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Trump who "demands" and sanae takaichi who "pleases", In the end, it is only an exchange of benefits.
On October 28, Japan's prime minister, Cao市早苗, welcomed the first diplomatic major since he took office. U.S. President Trump to visit.
In the face of the Trump high market that comes to ask for money, Agreed to Trump's request and signed two agreements.
Japan’s pledge to invest $55 billion in the United States has also been further discussed during the talks. The Japanese government believes that this is the best result, but the Japanese people deeply question it.
Takashi Zaomiao also signed a rare earths-related agreement with Trump, Trump also wants to bypass China on the rare earth issue.
Just as Gaoshi Zaomiao received Trump, A phone call came from China Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
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Gao Shi Zao Miao's promise
The first reception of Trump's high market has shown great enthusiasm. The whole meeting process looked very harmonious.
As soon as Trump entered the venue, takaichi sanae took out his carefully prepared gift. It is a golf ball used by former Prime Minister Abe.
Cao市早苗 said that he knew that the relationship between Trump and Abe was good, so he specially prepared the gift.
It is obvious that Takashi Saami wants to use Abe's relationship to "get close to" Trump. Trump is pleased, too.He knew that he was the one who followed the tribe. Say Abe in the spirit of heaven that you will be happy to be Prime Minister.
The conversation was interesting and seemed to have taken place in the shadow of Abe. Trump even said that Takashi Harami would definitely become Japan's greatest prime minister.
After a long period of "commercial hype", both sides finally got to the point. Mainly discussed around what Trump came to "request".
In September this year, Japan and the United States signed a trade agreement, in addition to stipulating Japan's commodity tariffs to be 15%. Japan also promised to invest US$550 billion in the United States.
However, since the signing of the agreement, Japan has not invested in any projects for nearly two months. That makes Trump anxious.
Because Trump will face the important node of the mid-term election next year, what he needs most at this time is political achievements. Japan's investment can be counted as a diplomatic success for him.
During this meeting, the two countries discussed specific areas of investment of US $550 billion, On the 28th, the two sides jointly issued the "Joint Fact List of Japan-US Investment Cooperation."
The four key investment areas are: nuclear energy and other energy sources, power development for artificial intelligence (AI), AI infrastructure strengthening, and key minerals.
Trump seemed extremely happy when the investment was finally confirmed. It was a very fair deal.Of course, the beneficiary feels fair.
This huge investment will be a burden for Japan, and there are many questions about it in Japan. Many Members say that this is an unequal treaty.
However, Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryoshi Akazawa retorted that if he did not invest in the United States, The United States will punish it with higher tariffs.
So at the end of the day, Japan's representation of the United States is only based on real-world pressure.After all, Japan now does not dare to easily tear off the face of the United States.
In addition to the investment agreement, Trump also asked Japan for another very important thing.
Strengthening the United States Alliance
Japan is most dependent on the United States is diplomatic security, so no matter who takes office as prime minister, All must stick to the United States alliance.
Trump's visit to Japan this time also reassures takaichi sanae that the US-Japan alliance will only become stronger and stronger. But this kind of firmness doesn't come for nothing, it depends on money.
The Trump administration has always hoped that Japan can increase defense spending and pay more,In this way, the United States can spend less on military spending and continue to maintain control in the Asian region.
Trump scared Japan. He hopes that Japan can increase its defense expenditure as a proportion of GDP to 5%,Japan cannot afford it anyway.
During the high-ranking speech, She plans to increase the proportion of defense expenses to 2% this year,The target continues to rise.
This goal has met with opposition in Japan. Because Takashi Saami has never explained where the money for increasing defense expenses comes from.
The Japanese government is also in high debt. Increasing defense spending may mean cutting social welfare,Ultimately, people have to pay.
High-market early morning raising defense spending appears to meet Trump, In fact, it is to strengthen Japan's military strength.Pursue to get rid of shackles and gain military independence.
At the meeting, Trump only expressed his hope that Japan's defense spending would exceed 2 percent.Without making too many requests, he turned his attention to another matter.
The second important deal signed by Trump and Japan is rare earth, which Japan has pledged to the United States. It will supply critical minerals and rare earth to the United States.
Japanese media said that the two countries will set up a ministerial consultation mechanism to select projects jointly funded by both sides from rare earth mining, smelting to processing, and speed up the construction of a supply chain that gets rid of dependence on China.
When Goldman Sachs and Trump talked about rare earth, although they did not directly mention China, But we can all know from their conversations that they are worried that China will use rare earths to sanction.
After that, the Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiangkun said that China’s upgrading of rare-earth export controls was not intended to sanction whom. But to stabilize the world rare earth market.
At the time of Trump’s meeting in Japan, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s phone calls are in the past.
Foreign Ministers of China and Japan call
On October 28, Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, spoke by telephone with the new Foreign Minister of Japan, Momoi.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi's phone call was the first contact between the two sides since the new Japanese government came to power. China wants to take this opportunity to express its attitude.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi first congratulated Toshimitsu Motegi on his re-appointment as Japanese Foreign Minister, and then said that China and Japan are important neighbors. China's policy towards Japan has alwaysined good continuity and stability.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs said, He found that the new Japanese government had some positive signals for China-Japan relations.This is a good phenomenon.
It is hoped that Japan will be able to work with China to safeguard the relationship between the two countries and promote the development of the two countries in a good direction.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi's words clearly expressed China's attitude, China hopes to be friendly with Japan.
I also understand that Japan's new government needs diplomatic stability and China support when it comes to power, so as long as Japan has a good attitude, China is still willing to strengthen cooperation with Japan.
Momoi Minchong said that Prime Minister Gao Jianxian attaches great importance to the relationship between China and Japan, and has never thought of exercising with China. I only hope that the two countries can strengthen cooperation for mutual benefit and win-win results.
Japan relies heavily on the United States in terms of political and diplomatic security, and has to cooperate with China on economic issues. Therefore, Japan should be cautious when dealing with the relations between China and Japan.
The decision of the Foreign Minister Wang Yi to call on the same day was not a coincidence. Instead, it was deliberately made for Trump to see.
He wants Trump to know that this is Asia, even when dealing with Japan, China's influence cannot be ignored.
conclusion
High Market Early Smoothy to Trump "like" seems to show weakness, In fact, it is a gesture that has to be done in order to get the maximum benefit.
As a far-right president who believes in “Japan first,” in the contradiction between political needs and economic development, The city needs to be balanced diplomatically.
At the same time, China's reminder is also to give Japan advance vaccination. China is willing to cooperate with Japan. But Japan should not touch China’s bottom line.
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