Japan's main opposition party criticizes Takaichi for poor grasp of Taiwan issue

He said Takaichi "does not have an adequate understanding of the security legislation," which under certain situations, including that of a "survival-threatening situation," allows the country to exercise the right of collective self-defense. Her comments were interpreted as indicating the government could authorize the Self-Defense Forces to take action in support of the United States if China were to impose a maritime blockade on Taiwan or engage in other forms of coercion. Norihisa Tamura, a senior lawmaker of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, said on the same program that Takaichi "acknowledges she has failed to fully explain the background" and "she will refrain from making such remarks in the future."