Trump Throws Weight Behind Japan's Takaichi in Meeting with Xi The recent Sino U. S.
summit saw an unexpected twist when US President Donald Trump defended Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi against Chinese criticism, seemingly taking sides in the complex regional dynamics between Tokyo and Beijing.
Takaichi's past comments on Taiwan have sparked tension between Japan and China. Last November, she suggested that a hypothetical Chinese attack on Taiwan could lead to a military response from Tokyo.