Trump to praise Japan in China, Xi summit delayed, PLA-Nato talks
South China Morning Post • 3/20/2026
Summary
US President Donald Trump announced he will be “speaking Japan’s praises” during his delayed trip to China, despite ongoing disputes between Japan and China over Taiwan. The visit, which includes a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, has been postponed for about a month and a half, with Trump originally scheduled to arrive in China on March 31.
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