‘Uncompromising’: Takaichi’s meeting with Trump seen as key to China-Japan ties

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Laura ZhouMarch 19, 2026 at 01:00 PM
‘Uncompromising’: Takaichi’s meeting with Trump seen as key to China-Japan ties

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The article examines the strained relationship between China and Japan, focusing on the potential impact of US involvement. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is scheduled to meet with former US President Donald Trump, a meeting being closely watched for its implications on China-Japan relations. China has increased pressure on Japan since Takaichi's recent election victory. This comes as Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares to host regional leaders at the upcoming APEC summit, an event that could either improve or further highlight the ongoing tensions between the two Asian nations. China has criticized Japan's reflection on its wartime history and issued travel warnings for Chinese citizens visiting Japan.

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china-japan relations 100% us relations 70% sanae takaichi 60% donald trump 60% apec summit 50% xi jinping 50% regional leaders 40% wartime history 40%

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