China accused Japan of crossing a “red line” after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested Tokyo could intervene militarily if Beijing blockades Taiwan. Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned of a firm response, as tensions rise with Beijing accusing Japan of violating international norms.
President Donald Trump lauded Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, during his Tokyo visit, calling Japan “an ally at the strongest level.” Both leaders signed new cooperation agreements as Trump pushed for investment and discussed regional trade and security ties.
Sanae Takaichi became Japan’s first female Prime Minister after being elected by the Upper House. A former TV anchor and long-serving LDP politician, she now faces the challenge of uniting a divided party and restoring public confidence amid economic pressures.
