The White House has confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump intends to maintain both a “good working relationship” with China and a “very strong alliance” with Japan, even as tensions between the two countries continue to rise.
During a press briefing on Thursday (11 December), White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt stressed that Japan remains a crucial ally of the United States, noting the "personal relationship" between President Trump and Japanese leaders, alongside their ongoing trade relations.
“Japan is a great ally of the United States as evidenced by their personal relationship and our continued trade relations with Japan,” Leavitt said.
While tensions between the U.S. and China have escalated in recent years, Trump has maintained that it is in the best interest of the United States to cultivate a productive relationship with China. Leavitt reiterated that Trump believes his positive rapport with Chinese President Xi Jinping is beneficial for the U.S., with the President emphasising the importance of having a cooperative relationship with China, particularly amid the current geopolitical climate.
"With respect to China, the president also has a good working relationship with President Xi, which he believes is a good thing for our country, and he believes that the United States should be in a position to have a good working relationship with China while maintaining our very strong alliance with Japan," she added.
The statement comes at a time when relations between China and Japan have been strained, particularly over territorial disputes and economic competition in the region. Despite these tensions, the Trump administration is committed to balancing relations with both nations, underscoring the U.S.'s strategic position in the Asia-Pacific region.
As global power dynamics continue to shift, the U.S. seeks to navigate its alliances with both China and Japan carefully, maintaining strong bilateral relations with both, despite their competing interests.
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