Ishiba’s snub by Trump may push Japan toward China, sparking concerns about US influence

Ishiba’s snub by Trump may push Japan toward China, sparking concerns about US influence

[South China Morning Post] - 01/10/2025

Analysts think Ishiba aims to leverage China’s influence for Japan’s gain, but some fear this could weaken the Washington-Tokyo alliance.



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