Nikkei News reported today (May 15): "Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan will call President Trump after the U.S.-China summit to exchange views on China-related issues."
[Witty] Commenting briefly: Sanae Takaichi is like a woman about to be dumped by her boyfriend, frantically sending messages. Her urgent need to call Trump right after the U.S.-China summit reveals Japan’s deep anxiety over being marginalized. She fears that the U.S. and China might secretly strike deals that sacrifice Japan’s interests, and even more so worries that the 'Taiwan Strait card' could spiral out of control, leading to her own loss of favor. This frantic behavior completely exposes Tokyo’s helplessness and lack of autonomy as a subordinate in great power games. While normally relying on the alliance to bully others with borrowed strength, when real pressure comes, all she can do is desperately chase after the master asking, 'What’s next, sir?'—far from the dignity of a major power, it's nothing but the anxiety of a gambler fearing elimination.
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