Takaichi’s possible meeting with Starmer ill intended on China

By Gateway | 2026-01-22 17:18:11

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is planning to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae in Japan next week, when Takaichi wants to gain Starmer's understanding regarding Japan's position on China. This shows Takaichi’s ill intention over her neighboring country.

Ties between Japan and China have worsened in the past weeks due to Takaichi’s irresponsible remarks regarding the China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and her remarks have been widely criticized in the international community. Takaichi needs to reflect on what she said and avoid further damaging the China-Japan relations.

Takaichi’s possible meeting with Starmer ill intended on China