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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Japan's Takaichi Wins Landslide, Secures Power for Tax Cuts and Military Buildup
Caption: Japan's Takaichi Wins Landslide, Secures Power for Tax Cuts and Military Buildup. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has scored a historic election victory, cementing her grip on power and clearing the way for sweeping economic and security reforms. Her Liberal Democratic Party captured 316 of 465 seats in the lower house, its strongest result ever. Together with coalition partner Ishin, Takaichi now controls a two-thirds supermajority, giving her the ability to push legislation through parliament with ease. Takaichi says the vote validates major policy shifts, including tax cuts and a stronger defence posture aimed at countering China. US President Donald Trump congratulated her, praising her "peace through strength" agenda. Despite her popularity, markets are uneasy about plans to suspend food sales taxes, raising concerns over Japan's already heavy debt burden. With a powerful mandate and rising tensions with Beijing, Takaichi's leadership now enters a decisive and closely watched phase. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current affairs & Politics,Sanae Takaichi,Japan election landslide,Liberal Democratic Party,supermajority,tax cuts,military buildup,counter China,Donald Trump praise,peace through strength,Japanese parliament,market concerns,food tax suspension,Japan debt
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