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Sanae Takaichi made remarks on June 26, 2026, regarding the Taiwan region, business visits, and seeking bilateral economic cooperation with China.
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Sanae Takaichi made remarks on June 26, 2026, regarding the Taiwan region, business visits, and seeking bilateral economic cooperation with China.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Government expansion of military capabilities involving Sanae Takaichi and China.Sub-event
- Amidst protests at the National Diet Building, Sanae Takaichi is pushing for a hardline security policy regarding Taiwan issues.Sub-event
Sanae Takaichi commented on Taiwan region and business visits during her talks about China.1 source
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Sanae Takaichi
Japanese politician, Prime Minister of Japan since 2025
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China
cultural region, ancient civilization, and nation in East Asia; mostly refers to the People's Republic of China in political situation and rarely refers to the Republic of China
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