Japanese officials have taken a more direct stance on Taiwan's security, with Prime Minister Takaichi linking Taiwan contingencies to Japan's national security. A Japanese delegation led by Koichi Hagiuda visited Taipei, receiving Taiwanese gratitude for Japan's support of a 'free and open Indo-Pacific.' China condemned these actions as violations of the one-China policy and warned of renewed Japanese militarism. Despite Chinese criticism and media attacks, public support in Japan remains high for the government's position. Analysts note China's measured economic response so far, likely constrained by domestic concerns, but warn of increased military posturing around disputed territories like the Senkaku Islands. The evolving Japan-China-Taiwan dynamic underscores rising risks in the Asia-Pacific security environment and foreshadows potential political shifts ahead of Japan's 2028 elections.