S8 Ep863: Alan Tonelson interprets the U.S. diplomatic focus on Japan as a reward for its commitment to containing Chinese expansionism and increasing defense spending. He expects the Trump-Xi summit to produce deals on aerospace and agricultural exports, though fu
S8 Ep863: Alan Tonelson interprets the U.S. diplomatic focus on Japan as a reward for its commitment to containing Chinese expansionism and increasing defense spending. He expects the Trump-Xi summit to produce deals on aerospace and agricultural exports, though fu  
Podcast: The John Batchelor Show
Published On: Tue May 12 2026
Description: Alan Tonelson interprets the U.S. diplomatic focus on Japan as a reward for its commitment to containing Chinese expansionism and increasing defense spending. He expects the Trump-Xi summit to produce deals on aerospace and agricultural exports, though fundamental trade imbalances are unlikely to be resolved. (8/16)1943 GREATER EAST ASIA CONFERENCE