Shoana Takahashi hopes to hold talks with Trump as soon as possible to deal with Chinese pressure
On December 10, during a House Budget Committee meeting, Prime Minister Shoana Takahashi expressed her intention to hold an early summit with U.S. President Trump regarding the Japan-China tensions caused by her parliamentary response on the issue of Taiwan, saying, "I hope to meet as soon as possible." This move is seen as an effort to highlight Japan-U.S. solidarity in response to China's increasing pressure.
Regarding the tension in Japan-China relations caused by her statement that "the situation in Taiwan could constitute a critical situation for Japan's survival," the Prime Minister explained, "We have detailed the situation to Trump through direct meetings and phone calls." For future opportunities for talks, she listed options such as her visit to the U.S. or meetings in a third country.
She also emphasized that she is pushing for information sharing and communication with G7 leaders. Representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party, Taro Tamaki, said regarding the Prime Minister's statement: "There is no need to withdraw it; I hope she can continue to firmly explain Japan's position in the future."
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