Japanese analyst warns Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks hurt Japan’s economy

Japanese analyst warns Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks hurt Japan’s economy

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent comments on the Taiwan region have strained ties with #China, Japan’s largest trading partner. Political analyst Hiroshi Shiratori cautioned that “China is indispensable,” noting that slumping stock prices reflect mounting market anxiety over worsening China–Japan relations. Latest figures show #Japan’s Q3 GDP contracted 1.8% year-on-year, the first decline in six quarters. #JapanProvocation #economy #China #OneChina