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Takaichi and Trump Discuss China Amid Taiwan Tensions

11/25/2025

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On November 25, 2025, Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump about China.
It was their first talk since Takaichi's controversial remarks on Japan's response to a Chinese attack on Taiwan.
Takaichi said Trump expressed friendship and willingness to communicate.
Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai reaffirmed that a return to China is not an option.
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary stressed the need for stable U.S.-China relations.

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On November 25, 2025, Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump about China.
It was their first talk since Takaichi's controversial remarks on Japan's response to a Chinese attack on Taiwan.
Takaichi said Trump expressed friendship and willingness to communicate.
Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai reaffirmed that a return to China is not an option.
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary stressed the need for stable U.S.-China relations.