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Prep materials indicate Japan PM made controversial remarks on the spot

Takaichi’s unscripted remark on Taiwan as a survival threat led to Beijing suspending seafood imports and issuing travel warnings, escalating regional military tensions.

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Prep materials for a November appearance in parliament by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, whose remarks in the session precipitated the latest flareup in Sino-Japanese tensions, strongly suggest her statement on Taiwan was not planned in advance.

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Ecns broke the news in China on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
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