Xi Criticizes Japan’s Military Buildup During Trump Summit
During a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing, Chinese leader Xi Jinping expressed strong criticism of Japan’s “remilitarization” to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Sources revealed that Xi became visibly agitated and vocal regarding Japan’s increased defense spending, making this a particularly heated exchange. This unexpected diatribe caught U.S. administration officials by surprise, as Japan had not been a topic of prior discussions with their Chinese counterparts.
John Q. Hosedrinker