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Xi criticized Japan’s rearmament during Trump summit

Filed: May 24, 2026 at 2:03 PM ET
Summary: Xi became vocal and agitated over Japan’s increased military spending during his summit with Trump.
WHO: Xi Jinping
WHAT: Xi criticized Japan’s remilitarisation and increased military spending during the Trump summit
WHEN: May 24, 2026 at 1:14 PM ET
WHERE: Beijing
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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