Time (November 24)
Only half a month after Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi “met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in what both sides said affirmed bilateral ties,” a growing “rift” has emerged that “could cost both countries.” The pain is already being felt in Japan, where lost tourism during the remainder of the year could deal an economic blow of between $500 million and $1.2 billion, while China is likely to share in the pain if “the dispute drags out.”
Tags: $1.2 billion, Affirmed, Bilateral ties, China, Cost, Dispute, Economic blow, Pain, Rift, Takaichi, Tourism, Xi
China Daily (November 9)
“Although the differences that had been pestering bilateral ties have not instantly disappeared, the most important takeaway from their talks in Beijing has been the constructive approach to these issues the two leaders demonstrated…. The concordant note struck by Xi and Trump showcased not only the personal rapport they have established, but also consolidated optimism about the prospects for bilateral ties.”
Tags: Beijing, Bilateral ties, China, Constructive approach, Rapport Optimism, Trump, U.S., Xi
