Ishiba’s snub by Trump pushes Japan towards Beijing, sparking concerns about US influence

SCMP | Jan. 10, 2025, 5:52 a.m. | Original
Analysts think Ishiba aims to leverage China’s influence for Japan’s gain, but some fear this could weaken the Washington-Tokyo alliance.
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