Sanae Takaichi Statements

Sanae Takaichi - Latest statements from the press
Japanese politician, Prime Minister of Japan since 2025
“ There are people who are still waiting to be rescued, and it's a race against time. We will go all out to find and rescue as many people as we can.

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Japan earthquake: Rescuers search Kumamoto mall wreckage as death toll…
“ There are people who are still waiting to be rescued, and it's a race against time,

Sanae Takaichi,
Japan earthquake: mall collapse and blast leave 18 dead in Kumamoto
“ We are still assessing the extent of injuries and property damage, but I have been informed that there have already been several injuries,

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Rescuers Race Against Time In Japan As Earthquake Death Toll Rises To…
“ Even now, there are people waiting to be rescued, and this is a race against time. We will marshal all available resources on the ground to save and rescue as many people as possible,

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Rescuers Race Against Time In Japan As Earthquake Death Toll Rises To…
“ Extensive damage has been confirmed, including casualties, collapsed buildings, fires and damage to roads,

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Rescuers search for survivors after powerful Japan quake kills 13
“ We are putting people's lives as the top priority,

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Kyushu earthquake injures dozens as Japan lifts tsunami advisory
“ I want to make it absolutely clear that this is not about Japan going out and taking military action if China and the United States come into conflict (over Taiwan),

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Japan-U.S. alliance would crumble if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis, PM…
“ I am staking my own political future as prime minister on this election,

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Japan PM to call for snap polls on Feb 8 to focus on tax cuts,…
“ Regarding the dissolution? We’ve managed to pass the supplementary budget, and I’m instructing all ministers to ensure its early execution,

Sanae Takaichi,
Japan ruling coalition partner sees ‘new stage’ on snap election
“ China is an important neighbour for Japan, and we need to build constructive and stable relationships,

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PM Takaichi says Japan ‘always open’ to dialogue with China
“ I didn’t intend to mention any specifics,

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China-Japan tiff over Taiwan festers as both sides refuse to back…
“ At the end of last month, President Xi [Jinping] and I confirmed the broad direction of comprehensively advancing our strategic, mutually beneficial relationship and building a constructive and stable…

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Japan PM says wants ‘constructive’ China ties, Taiwan stance…