US media: Japan refuses to join the anti-China trade group. According to a report by Bloomberg on April 24, current and former Japanese government officials said that US President Donald Trump attempted to persuade Japan to join the anti-China trade group, but Japan clearly refused to participate as its trade relations with China are crucial. China is Japan's largest trading partner, accounting for 19% of Japan's exports in 2024, second only to the United States' 21%, and also the main source of imports. Japan highly depends on China in the automobile, chip and semiconductor supply chains. If it joins the anti-China alliance, Japan may face retaliation from China (such as the seafood ban in 2023), which will harm its economic interests. Japanese officials emphasized that they will prioritize their own interests and have repeatedly stated that they will not fully align with the US on chip exports and semiconductor control. Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1830449756254219/ Disclaimer: The article represents the author's personal views.