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Japan Denies Trump Advised Takaichi on Taiwan Tensions

11/28/2025

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Japan denied a Wall Street Journal report that U.S. President Donald Trump advised Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to avoid provoking China over Taiwan.
Spokesperson Minoru Kihara said there was no such advice in the Nov. 24 call.
Takaichi stated they discussed topics including U.S.-China relations and the Japan-U.S. alliance.
Her remarks about a possible Chinese blockade of Taiwan have heightened tensions, as China imposes economic pressure on Japan.

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Japan denied a Wall Street Journal report that U.S. President Donald Trump advised Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to avoid provoking China over Taiwan.
Spokesperson Minoru Kihara said there was no such advice in the Nov. 24 call.
Takaichi stated they discussed topics including U.S.-China relations and the Japan-U.S. alliance.
Her remarks about a possible Chinese blockade of Taiwan have heightened tensions, as China imposes economic pressure on Japan.