New Japanese Government: Is There yet Another Right Turn in Japan?

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Even with the new right-wing head of government, society as a whole has not become more nationalist, says Professor Matsutani Mitsuru of Chukyo University in Nagoya.

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Tensions between Japan and China have escalated following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's response to questions about "Taiwan's situation." Twelve Taiwanese groups in Japan, including the "Taiwanese Association in Japan," issued a joint statement criticizing China's overreaction to Takaichi's remarks and criticizing Chinese Consul General in Osaka Xue Jian for making threatening statements that created an anti-Japanese atmosphere.