In response to reports of a U.S.-China summit meeting, the Japanese government indicated that it would accelerate the collection and analysis of information on the terms of the agreement. Following remarks by President Trump praising China as an "ally," Japan is on alert for China's propaganda campaign.
The U.S.-China summit meeting was held, and the Japanese government indicated that it would accelerate the collection and analysis of information on the terms of the agreement. President Trump was reportedly heard referring to China as an "ally in World War II," and Japan is assessing the impact of the remarks while organizing the outcomes of the meeting.
The article reports that attention is focused on the future course of relations between Japan and China following the emphasis placed on the close relationship between the United States and China. There is also a view that he is keen to hold two more meetings by the end of the year.
It has been pointed out that changes in tariffs and export controls could affect Japanese companies' procurement, making the impact of U.S.-China developments on Japan's national security and economic conditions a key focus. Caution is also growing over remarks concerning the Taiwan Strait and the East China Sea. The potential impact on the Self-Defense Forces' preparedness and the activities of U.S. forces in Japan has also been raised as an issue.