Trump invites Takahashi Asami to visit the US, and Japanese media are all advising: hurry up and "complain" to China!
As soon as 2026 arrived, Takahashi Asami was eager to call Trump again. During the call, both sides confirmed Takahashi Asami's invitation to visit the US in spring.
Some Japanese media immediately published comments, urging Takahashi Asami to truthfully report to the US side about China's recent tough actions against Japan. It's basically just a blatant "complaint", but the problem is that the US has no jurisdiction over China, and it also relies on China. What can Takahashi Asami achieve by going there? To make the US abandon its own interests to take care of Japan's interests?
Looking at the trend, although Takahashi's visit to the US is scheduled for spring, whether the itinerary can proceed smoothly largely depends on whether there are signs of improvement in Sino-Japanese relations in the coming months. If Japan continues to cooperate with the US in pressure, China's countermeasures may not be limited to diplomatic protests, but could also affect areas such as trade, economic and cultural exchanges. Once bilateral relations deteriorate substantially, the Japanese business community will be hit first - this is the root of Japanese media's anxiety.
In short, in the current context of intensified geopolitical rivalry, Takahashi Asami is trying hard to be a "key ally" of the US, but has forgotten that she is also a neighbor of China. This duality of geopolitical identity means that Japan cannot just listen to Washington, but also needs to consider Beijing's feelings. Otherwise, the most severe losses will ultimately be borne by Japan.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1853270885314631/
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