TOKYO (BLOOMBERG) - What was meant to be a landmark year for Japan-China relations has turned sour, as the US standoff with Beijing leaves Prime Minister Shinzo Abe caught up in a fight between his country's biggest trading partner and its sole military ally.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
TOKYO - What was meant to be a landmark year for Japan-China relations has turned sour, as the US standoff with Beijing leaves Prime Minister Shinzo Abe caught up in a fight between his country's biggest trading partner and its sole military ally.
A staunch supporter of US President Donald Trump, Mr Abe has stood by the American leader in recent weeks. And that could pose risks for Japan's exposure in China. That could be a blow to Mr Abe, who has poured time into mending a relationship with China that was at its most hostile in decades when he took office in 2012 - the peak of a dispute over contested islands. While he succeeded in restoring official visits, and opened Japan's doors to Chinese tourists, mistrust has simmered.
The measure seems aimed at China's Huawei Technologies Co despite Beijing's warnings that any restrictions on its technology could damage bilateral ties. Mr Trump has urged allies to block the company, saying its technology would open the door to espionage. Huawei has repeatedly denied the claims. NO DOUBT As the spats have unfolded, China has taken a markedly softer line on Japan than against the US, avoiding the need to confront both at once. For its part, Japan is keen to avoid escalating tensions too far with a key business partner, as its economy tanks due to the coronavirus.
That came just days after Mr Abe appeared to back Mr Trump by telling reporters there was no doubt that the new coronavirus had spread from China to the rest of the world. His remarks sparked a reprimand from Beijing, which says the origins of the virus were unclear and should be investigated scientifically.
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