Event Brief
Japan PM Takaichi warns of China 'coercion'
Filed: Feb 20, 2026 at 1:05 AM ET
Summary: Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi pledges to overhaul defense strategy amid concerns over Chinese coercion.
WHO: Sanae Takaichi
WHAT: warned of Chinese coercion and pledged security overhaul
WHEN: Feb 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Tokyo
WHY: to address growing concerns over China's influence
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