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SCMP China·China·Friday, October 16, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC

Why Japanese PM Takaichi is still keen to roll out the welcome mat for Trump

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Tokyo is hoping for a visit by the US president that would signal the strength of the relationship between the two allies

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Dewey Simin BeijingandKhushboo Razdan

Published: 8:00am, 16 Oct 2026Updated: 8:10am, 16 Oct 2026

Japan’s hopes for a visit by Donald Trump during his trip to Asia next month may be hanging in the balance as relations between China and the United States steadily improve.

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