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Nearly half of Japanese voters back using military force to defend Taiwan, boosting Prime Minister Takaichi’s approval despite Chinese condemnation.
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.
Over 60% back Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s plan to raise defense spending to 2% of GDP ahead of the 2027 target.
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.
Despite diplomatic tensions, Takaichi’s approval rating rose to 69.9%.
Casi la mitad de los votantes japoneses respalda el uso de la fuerza militar para defender Taiwán, aumentando la aprobación del primer ministro Takaichi a pesar de la condena china.