Xi Attacked Japan’s Rearmament During Trump Summit, FT Says
Trump said Takaichi deserves support after Xi’s criticism, and the leaders’ call followed a summit where Japan’s defense spending hit a record $58 billion.
- On Sunday, the Yomiuri Shimbun reported that President Donald Trump defended Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi after Chinese President Xi Jinping criticized her during the recent Sino-US summit.
- During the Beijing summit, Xi launched an 'intense diatribe' against Takaichi, citing her country's 'remilitarisation' and describing her and Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te as threats to regional peace.
- Bilateral ties deteriorated since Takaichi suggested last November that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger a Japanese military response, prompting her to raise defense spending to a record $58 billion.
- Hours after concluding his two-day visit to China, Trump phoned Takaichi, where both leaders reaffirmed an 'ironclad' bilateral alliance, according to the prime minister.
- Japan has increasingly shifted toward regional defense under Takaichi, expanding military exports and security partnerships, including a recent deal with Australia for three warships.
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After Xi criticized Takaichi and the increase in Japanese defence spending, Trump replied that Tokyo needs to take a more assertive security stance due to North Korea's threat.
The most intense part of the meeting between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump in Beijing, unexpectedly for the American team, was the discussion of Japan. The Chinese leader sharply criticized Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for “remilitarizing” the country, writes the Financial Times, citing sources.
What is known about the unexpected topic at the Beijing talks? Chinese leader Xi Jinping sharply criticized Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for her desire to remilitarize (rearm) the country. This occurred during a summit with US President Donald Trump in Beijing. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing the Financial Times. Read also: China is lifting tariffs on African goods to outsmart Trump, according to WSJ. According to the publicat…
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