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Japan Shields Takaichi From Xi Snub
Japan ensures Sanae Takaichi avoids Xi Jinping's snub at China summit.
In brief
Japan ensures Sanae Takaichi avoids Xi Jinping's snub at China summit. Japan works to prevent Xi Jinping from snubbing Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at upcoming China summit after Taiwan remarks strained ties. Originally reported by mint.
Japan's Takaichi Meets Xi
Japan aims to prevent Xi Jinping from snubbing Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at China summit.
Ties at Lowest Ebb
Japan-China relations hit lowest point since 1972 normalization after Taiwan remarks.
Xi's Past Reactions
Xi publicly rebuked Canada's Prime Minister Trudeau during 2022 Group of Twenty summit.
Taiwan Remarks Spark Tensions
Takaichi called Chinese attack on Taiwan an existential threat to Japan in November 2025.
China's Retaliation
China choked rare earths exports to Japan critical for semiconductors and autos.
Trump's Involvement
Trump asked Xi to ease rare earths export restrictions in September 2026.
Takaichi's Visit Risks
Xi personally demanded Takaichi retract Taiwan remarks but she refused.
Maritime Talks Upset China
Japan's maritime boundary talks with Philippines over Taiwan disputed waters angered China.
EC Summit Meeting Plans
Takaichi and Xi likely meet only at formal EC events like leaders' dinner.
The short version
Japan works to prevent Xi Jinping from snubbing Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at upcoming China summit after Taiwan remarks strained ties.
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