Takaichi's aide faces China sanctions over Taiwan ties.

Takaichi pushes 'free and open Indo-Pacific' with Australia to contain China.

Takaichi vows more effort to keep Asia 'free and open'.

Takaichi urges Albanese to deepen ties as China risks rise.

Takaichi's 'free and open Indo-Pacific' proposal is criticized by China's Foreign Minister for stoking bloc confrontation.

Takaichi states Japan resists Chinese pressure.