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CX Daily: Japan’s New Leader Navigates a High-Stakes Balancing Act Between China and the U.S

Published: Feb. 26, 2026 9:00 a.m. GMT+8

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has secured a commanding mandate at home, but her aggressive political style faces an immediate test overseas as she navigates a delicate balancing act involving Washington and Beijing.

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