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Japan’s leader says Trump called her as dispute with China doesn’t go away
Takaichi and Trump discussed Japan-China tensions after her Taiwan remarks sparked Beijing's pressure campaign; the US aims to balance regional stability amid rising diplomatic strain.
- On Nov 24, President Donald Trump held an hour-long call with Chinese President Xi Jinping that made no explicit mention of the China-Japan spat, while Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she spoke with Trump early on Nov 25 at his request about China relations.
- Ms Takaichi's Nov 7 parliamentary remark sparked the dispute, igniting tensions after she linked a Chinese attack on Taiwan to possible Japanese military response, prompting Beijing's pressure campaign and Japan's missile deployment to Yonaguni island.
- Official readouts diverged in tone and emphasis: Mr Trump posted a Truth Social readout listing Ukraine/Russia, fentanyl and soybeans, while Xinhua said Mr Xi noted bilateral progress and Taiwan's `return`.
- The White House has yet to comment on Takaichi's call, while US Congress has been notified of a $330 million potential arms sale to Taiwan following the US Senate's Nov 18 action.
- Analysts say Xi seeks US help to cool Japan-China tensions as a key test, with US-based analysts noting Beijing’s sensitivity to Congressional pressure on the Trump administration and Chinese live-fire military exercise notices in the coming months.
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Japan's leader says Trump called her as dispute with China doesn't go away
Only weeks into the job, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi infuriated China by suggesting Japan could respond militarily if China were to try to seize control of Taiwan, the self-governing island that Beijing says must come under its rule.
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Japan's leader says Trump called her as dispute with China doesn't go away
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says she has spoken with U.S. President Donald Trump right after he spoke with China, which was angered by her recent comments about Taiwan. Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister, suggested Japan could respond militarily…
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi highlights her relationship with President Donald Trump following a telef call.
·Mexico City, Mexico
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