Trump praises Takaichi for doing ‘tremendous job’ ahead of Xi’s visit to US
US President Donald Trump praised his strong relationship with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in New York on Tuesday, days before he is due to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The talks, held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, came at a time when relations between Beijing and Tokyo show no signs of thawing. Both leaders hailed their good working relationship,…
On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump expressed his admiration for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, praising her for her "tremendous job" ahead of an upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The talks took place during the United Nations General Assembly, in a tense period where relations between China and Japan remain strained.
Both leaders acknowledged their strong working relationship, with Takaichi asserting that both nations are eager to deepen ties. Trump warmly greeted Takaichi, calling her a "friend" and noting that they had developed a close bond over time. He added that he regularly monitored her approval ratings, expressing his satisfaction with her performance and describing her as "tough and smart."
Takaichi, speaking in New York, noted that the meeting took place amidst a heightened security environment in Asia. She emphasized the importance of the bilateral meeting between Takaichi and Trump, highlighting the strength of the Japan-US alliance. Takaichi also thanked Trump for his commitment to the alliance and shared that her recent cabinet reshuffle had maintained continuity with the administration's key interlocutors in Tokyo.
She highlighted progress in economic security cooperation, particularly in areas such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and critical minerals, without going into specifics.
A spokesperson for the Japanese delegation confirmed that Takaichi would provide further details of the talks during a press conference following her General Assembly address. The article notes that China's strained relations with Japan began in November when Takaichi suggested Tokyo could deploy its military forces in the event of a Taiwan conflict.
Beijing responded by discouraging travel to Japan and restricting exports of rare earths and related materials. Japan has sought Washington's assistance in addressing China's rare earth export restrictions. The article indicates that US, Japan, and South Korea recently announced a trilateral consultation on economic security to bolster supply chains and cooperation on critical technologies, emphasizing the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
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