ANALYSIS/Japan vote a 'high-stakes gamble' of importance to Taiwan: Experts
01/24/2026 05:55 PM
Widely seen as the most Taiwan-friendly Japanese prime minister since Shinzo Abe, Sakae Takaichi dissolved the House of Representatives on Friday three months after taking office, setting the stage for a snap election on Feb. 8 as she attempts to consolidate her leadership.
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