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Japan's PM Takaichi Advocates Stronger Ties with China

11/22/2025

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated on November 21, 2025, that Japan's position on Taiwan remains consistent while she desires improved relations with China and will assess threats to Japan's existence.
Before departing for the G20 summit in South Africa, she reiterated a strategic, mutually beneficial relationship with China, noting her meeting with President Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.
They agreed on advancing their relationship.

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated on November 21, 2025, that Japan's position on Taiwan remains consistent while she desires improved relations with China and will assess threats to Japan's existence.
Before departing for the G20 summit in South Africa, she reiterated a strategic, mutually beneficial relationship with China, noting her meeting with President Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.
They agreed on advancing their relationship.