Meet with Biden a ‘test’ for Suga, Japan will bear consequences of open confrontation with China: Global Times analysts

The Japanese delegation walks off the plane after Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga arrived at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., on April 15, 2021. - AP

BEIJING (Global Times): China is expected to be the topic that dominates the April 16 talks between US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga.

Observers see this meeting more of a test, rather than a diplomatic accomplishment for Suga, who would put Japan's politics, economy and security at risk if it crosses China's red line on Taiwan with the US.