A week after the high-profile May 14-15 summit in Beijing, the verdict in Tokyo is split: Did U.S. President Donald Trump hold his ground or did Chinese leader Xi Jinping seize the upper hand?
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara struck a cautious note, emphasizing that “stability in U.S.-China relations is of the utmost importance” and urging China to act responsibly while maintaining strong ties with Washington.
Much of 91AV原创 media, however, has been more skeptical. Headlines have portrayed Xi as dominant and Trump as erratic, warning of a potential “historic deal” that could unsettle Japan and Taiwan. Some commentary has even mocked both Trump’s diplomacy and the Takaichi administration’s emphasis on close coordination with the United States.
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