China-Japan relations
China has singled out Japan regarding a joint statement issued by 14 nations. The statement marks the 10th anniversary of an international tribunal’s rejection of Beijing’s claims in the South China Sea.
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Japan's UN representative firmly rebutted China's accusation that Tokyo is seeking to host nuclear weapons from allies, reaffirming its non-nuclear principles amid ongoing debates sparked by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's security policies. The exchange at the NPT discussions in New York underscores escalating tensions with Beijing.
The White House stated that U.S. President Donald Trump can sustain a good working relationship with China while maintaining a very strong alliance with Japan amid soaring tensions between the two Asian nations. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt highlighted Japan as a great ally, citing robust trade ties and Trump's positive personal rapport with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a Thursday news conference in Washington.
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Amid US-Japan joint patrols responding to China-Russia activities, analysts say the Trump administration faces a dilemma in backing ally Japan while maintaining China trade ties. Tokyo hopes for high-level US talks, but resolution depends on direct Beijing-Tokyo engagement.