U.S. President Donald Trump called Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi from Air Force One on Friday to explain his recent discussions with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The conversation touched on Taiwan and other Indo-Pacific issues.
The call occurred as Trump returned from meetings abroad. He provided Takaichi with a detailed account of his talks with Xi, according to reports from the Japan Times.
Topics discussed during the phone conversation included Taiwan and broader regional challenges in the Indo-Pacific. Specific details on trade or other bilateral matters were not disclosed in available accounts.
The exchange highlights ongoing coordination between the United States and Japan on security and economic issues involving China. Both leaders have maintained regular contact on these fronts.