Domestic Political Backlash Against Takaishi's China Policy

Five former prime ministers (including Hosokawa) publicly criticized Takaishi for lack of China strategy and over-excitement towards US, a rare and significant internal political backlash. China refused CJK summit due to Takaichi's Taiwan stance, adding to friction over Typhon deployment and stalled LDP-China exchanges, potentially constraining Takaishi's aggressive security posture.