Japan wary China could use Trump-Xi summit to bolster narrative against Tokyo
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is believed to be seeking a call with U.S. President Donald Trump to dispel Tokyo's concerns.
Tokyo is worried that China may leverage the recent U.S.-China summit to reinforce its criticism of Japan, given the ongoing tensions between the two nations over Taiwan. During the event in Washington, U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized the shared interests of the two superpowers, likening their relationship to wartime allies during World War II—a statement that may have been met with skepticism in Japan, a key ally of the United States currently involved in a dispute with China and facing pressure from Trump on economic and military matters.
Following Trump's address, Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted the shared struggle against fascist aggression, reflecting a similar historical sentiment between the two countries.
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