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flag Nearly half of Japanese voters back using military force to defend Taiwan, boosting Prime Minister Takaichi’s approval despite Chinese condemnation.

flag A Kyodo News poll conducted on November 16, 2025, shows nearly half of Japanese respondents, 48.8%, support using military force to defend Taiwan if China attacks, reflecting a shift in public opinion. flag Over 60% back Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s plan to raise defense spending to 2% of GDP ahead of the 2027 target. flag Takaichi’s statement that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could be a “survival-threatening situation” prompting a military response has drawn strong condemnation from Beijing, which summoned Japan’s envoy and warned of serious consequences, reiterating its claim over Taiwan. flag Despite diplomatic tensions, Takaichi’s approval rating rose to 69.9%.

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