U.S. Govt Paper Also Calls China WWII Ally
Washington, Sept. 26 (Jiji Press)--The U.S. White House has released a fact sheet on the results of Thursday's summit with China, calling the Asian country a World War II ally in line with a recent remark by President Donald Trump. "The two leaders recalled that (the) United States and China were allies in World War II and fought side by side to win the war," said the fact sheet on the summ...
The U.S. White House has released a fact sheet detailing the outcomes of Thursday's summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. According to the document, both leaders acknowledged that the United States and China were allies during World War II, fighting side by side to achieve victory. Trump himself referred to China as an ally during a welcoming ceremony for Xi on Thursday.
However, the fact sheet also emphasized the significance of U.S. military bases in Japan, stating that their presence has maintained a "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" since World War II, contributing to generations of American prosperity. This statement may indicate an attempt to acknowledge Japan's perspective while maintaining a conciliatory approach towards China.
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