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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/06/world/asia/japan-takaichi-australia-vietnam.html

Japan’s Takaichi Pitches Strength and Stability in Visits to Australia and Vietnam Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is attempting to raise Japan’s profile at a time when China’s clout is rising and doubts about the United States are spreading.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/03/us/politics/trump-china-iran-war.html

China Seeks an Advantage With Both Trump and Iran as War Evolves With President Trump’s visit to Beijing looming, China is pushing Iran to negotiate even as its companies export material that could be used by Iran’s military.