Japanese PM Takaichi welcoming Trump signals geopolitical alignment per SCMP.
Context
What happened: Japan's hopes for a Donald Trump visit during his Asia trip next month may be uncertain as China-US relations improve. Trump previously spent three days in Japan before last year's APEC summit and met Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Why it matters: Trump's meeting with Takaichi was hailed as a sign of a "new golden age" in the countries' relationship, but his growing rapport with Xi Jinping has since caused concern in Tokyo.
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Oct 16, 2026 06:50 AM ET