Takaichi and Trump Discuss China, Reaffirm Firm U.S.-Japan Alliance

As the three-day U.S.-China summit in Beijing concluded on the 15th, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump. According to Kyodo News, NHK and others, the two leaders exchanged views related to China and confirmed the unwavering U.S.-Japan alliance. The call drew attention because it came immediately after the U.S.-China summit, placing focus on China-related developments and allied cooperation. Japan and the United States appear to have reaffirmed their coordination amid the diplomatic flow surrounding the summit’s outcome. Source: mk.co.kr