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Trump defended Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi against Xi Jinping's criticism at their Beijing summit

At a Sino-U.S. summit in Beijing this month, Chinese President Xi Jinping criticized Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te as threats to regional peace, urging Trump not to support them. According to Japanese media reports, Trump responded by defending Takaichi, stating she does not deserve criticism. The tension stems from Takaichi's November statement suggesting Japan could militarily respond to a hypothetical Chinese attack on Taiwan.

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Coverage splits between Trump's defense of Takaichi (Reuters) and Xi's attack on Japan's remilitarization (Bloomberg, Financial Times) — outlets diverge on whether the story is about Trump's loyalty or China's regional concerns.

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RReutersCENTER12d ago

“Trump throws weight behind Japan's Takaichi in meeting with Xi, Yomiuri says - Reuters”

BLBloombergCENTER12d ago

“Xi Attacked Japan's Rearmament During Trump Summit, FT Says”

FTFinancial TimesRIGHT-CENTER12d ago

“Xi Jinping railed against Japan’s ‘remilitarisation’ at Donald Trump summit - Financial Times”

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