Event Brief
Takaichi Targets Chinese Coercion in Parliament Speech
Filed: Feb 20, 2026 at 5:05 PM ET
Summary: Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi addresses Chinese coercion in her first speech post-election, emphasizing ties with Washington and engagement with Beijing.
WHO: Sanae Takaichi
WHAT: First parliamentary speech addressing Chinese coercion
WHEN: Feb 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
WHERE: Tokyo
WHY: To highlight Chinese coercion and maintain diplomatic ties
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