“For almost a year, China has orchestrated a bruising campaign against Japan in retaliation for a comment by its prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, in defense of Taiwan,” the New York Times reports.“When Ms. Takaichi meets with President Trump in New York City on Tuesday, those tensions are likely to be high on the agenda.”“Ms. Takaichi, a longtime critic of Beijing, is expected to express her concern to Mr. Trump about China’s increasingly aggressive economic and security measures, according to two people familiar with her plans, including restrictions on the export of rare earth minerals. She will also emphasize her desire for a de-escalation with China.”