U.S. President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi following his visit to Beijing and meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. This was reported by Bloomberg with reference to the Japanese government, according to UNN.
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According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, the conversation lasted about 15 minutes. The leaders reaffirmed the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance and agreed to continue consultations on key international issues, particularly the situation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Bloomberg notes that the call took place after Trump's negotiations with Xi Jinping in Beijing. During the meeting, the Chinese leader, according to the agency, warned the U.S. against a potential conflict over Taiwan.
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Against this backdrop, the Japanese Prime Minister likely sought additional security guarantees from Washington. Relations between Tokyo and Beijing remain strained following Takaichi's previous statements regarding Taiwan and the potential use of Japanese troops in the event of a conflict over the island.
Bloomberg reminds that China considers Taiwan part of its territory and does not rule out the use of force to establish control over the island.
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