Diplomatic and trade shifts marked the day's editorial priorities. Early reports highlighted the first US-China foreign ministerial meeting under the second Trump administration, potentially for a summit. Concurrently, Japan and China activated an agreement for Japanese beef exports, signaling a notable trade resumption after 24 years. Responding to persistent US tariff concerns, Japanese auto giants Nissan and Honda initiated discussions on joint vehicle production in underutilized US plants, aiming to mitigate trade impacts. Domestically, the ongoing Upper House election received continued attention, with warnings issued regarding the spread of xenophobic sentiment during the campaign. Separately, an investigative report exposed lax import screening, leading to a significant influx of illegally sourced Mediterranean tuna into Japan.