Japan election result: Sanae Takaichi secures historic victory, vows to end Japanese pacifism

Sanae Takaichi provoked a diplomatic furore when she said a move by China on Taiwan would be “life-threatening” for Japan. Now, she’s won an historic election, becoming Japan’s first female Prime Minister and vowing to end decades of military pacifism. So, does she want a war? Our North Asia Correspondent Yoni Bashan is here.

With a stunning election mandate, re-elected Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi will end Japan’s formal pacifism, create a national intelligence agency and massively grow defence spending. She’s already enraged China - so does she want a war? Our North Asia Correspondent Yoni Bashan is here.

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This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.

With a stunning election mandate, re-elected Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi will end Japan&rsquo;s formal pacifism, create a national intelligence agency and massively grow defence spending. She&rsquo;s already enraged China - so does she want a war? Our North Asia Correspondent Yoni Bashan is here.
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This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.

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Japan is about to arm itself to the teeth. How angry will China get? 

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