Japan denies Trump’s warning to high prices to provoke China

In this week’s news roundup, we cover the ongoing dispute between China and Japan. US President Donald Trump reportedly called Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to advise her not to confront China. Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary has since denied the claim. At the same time, China’s Ministry of National Defense warned Japan that it would pay a “heavy price” if it deviates from the line on the Taiwan issue.

Official claims Trump never advised stocks not to confront China

Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara on Thursday denied reports that U.S. President Donald Trump advised Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in a phone call this week not to anger China over Taiwan. The claim was made in an article wall street journal Wednesday. The New York-based newspaper cited unidentified Japanese officials and an American with knowledge of the call.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping discussed Taiwan in a phone call with Trump on Monday, according to Beijing’s Foreign Ministry. He is said to have told him Taiwan’s return to China is crucial to the country’s development imagine its “postwar international order.” Earlier this month, Takao claimed China might impose a naval blockade on Taiwan constitute An “existentially threatening situation” could force Japan to respond.

Japan warns China that it will pay a “heavy price” if it crosses the line on Taiwan issue

The impact of the high-market comments continues. On Thursday, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Jiang Bin said Japan would pay a “heavy price” if it went out of line on the Taiwan issue. This was in response to questions about Tokyo’s plans to deploy anti-aircraft missiles on Yonaguni Island. Yonaguni is Japan’s westernmost island, only 110 kilometers off the coast of Taiwan. Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said the plan was “progressing steadily.”

Jiang Zemin said: “Not only did Japan fail to deeply reflect on its serious crimes of aggression and colonial rule against Taiwan, but it ignored world public opinion and tried to intervene militarily in the Taiwan Strait.” He also said, “If Japan dares to cross the line even half a step and cause trouble to itself, it will inevitably pay a heavy price.”

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Abe assassins fear Abe’s support will legitimize Unification Church

Tetsuya Yamama, who is on trial for the shooting death of Shinzo Abe, told the court on Wednesday that he felt “despair and a sense of crisis” after watching the former prime minister’s 2021 video message to the Unification Church of Korea. The organization is now officially known as the World Federation of Families for Peace and Unity.

“Because of his long tenure as prime minister, I thought it would legitimize the group… From the perspective of the victims of the group, that is extremely disturbing and unacceptable,” added Mountain. Mountain sought revenge after his mother, who joined the religious group in 1991, was declared bankrupt. She reportedly donated approximately 100 million yen to the organization.

Maebashi mayor resigns over love hotel scandal

Akira Ogawa resigned as Maebashi mayor on Tuesday. Posted in X“I have made this decision after careful consideration. I have concluded that it is best to leave the mayoralty at this time and take responsibility for my actions,” she wrote, after several council members repeatedly called on her to resign over the love hotel scandal.

In September, Ogawa held an emergency press conference to deny reports that she was having an affair with a married employee. She admitted to going to the hotel with the man on several occasions but said no sexual relations took place. Ogawa responded to the weekly website’s statement news post seven About her secret meetings with city officials

Chinese tourist falls to death at Kansai Airport

A Chinese tourist in Japan died after falling from a suspended curb near the fourth floor of Kansai International Airport’s Terminal 1 on Tuesday. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. According to a police report, officers responded to the scene after receiving reports from passers-by that a man believed to be in his 20s was “sitting on the railing on the side of the road.”

Upon arrival, officers found the man hanging from a guardrail and clinging to the edge of the building. When the police tried to rescue him, he let go and fell to the second floor, then jumped to the first floor. He lost consciousness and was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

New portrait of Qing Jin © NIHON SUMO KYOKAI

Qingjin promoted to ozeki in record time

In 2022, Danylo Yavhusishyn fled to Japan after his native Ukraine was invaded by Russia. Three years on, he is now a household name here after winning his first sumo title on Sunday. Yavhusishyn, nicknamed “Green Nishiki”, won the Emperor’s Cup with a 12-3 record at the Fukuoka International Center.

Heading into the final day, there was a three-way tie for the lead between Hoshoryu, Onosato and Aonishiki. After Onori withdrew due to injury, there was a playoff between Qingjin and Xinglong, and the Ukrainians won. After the victory, Qingjin was promoted to the second highest rank in Ozeki. He accomplished the feat in record time after competing in just 14 games.

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Updated on November 28, 2025