Japan rejects U.S. intel assessment that Takaichi's Taiwan remarks represent 'significant shift'

Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara told reporters "A significant policy shift is not something that is happening right now."

Trump talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi off to positive start

A high-stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday appeared to get off to a good start as the two touted the bilateral relationship and pledged to work cooperatively on trade, stabilising the global energy market and regional security. Takaichi was the first US ally to meet face to face with the mercurial president, amid concern that he would take out his anger on her for the large number of security partners who have declined to help...

By Mark Magnier

Japan rejects US assessment of its shift on Taiwan ahead of leaders' meeting

Japan rejects U.S. report calling PM’s remarks over Taiwan ‘a significant shift’

The U.S. spy community's assessment of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Japan's military intervention in a crisis over the island was at odds with Tokyo's view.

US assesses China not planning to invade Taiwan in 2027

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- China does not currently plan to invade Taiwan in 2027 and seeks ‌to control the island without the use of force, the US intelligence community said Wednesday, striking a measured tone on one of the world's biggest potential flashpoints. The assessment in the intelligence agencies' annual report on global threats comes as Beijing has stepped up pressure on Taiwan with ‌frequent military drills, even as US President Donald Trump has played down the risk of Chinese military

By The Korea Herald

Japan rejects US view of Taiwan stance ahead of Trump summit - Taiwan News

Japan rejects US view of Taiwan stance ahead of Trump summit  Taiwan News