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Sanae Takaichi: “Takaichi has come under pressure from China to retract remarks she made last year that suggested Japan might mobilize…”

On the recordOctober 2, 2026
Takaichi has come under pressure from China to retract remarks she made last year that suggested Japan might mobilize its military in any collective effort to defend Taiwan from an invasion.
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Sanae Takaichi
Liberal Democratic Party

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Facing pressure from China regarding military mobilization remarks.

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