Trump urged Japan's Takaichi not to aggravate China dispute, sources say

U.S. President Donald Trump asked Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takiachi not to further escalate a dispute with China during talks this week, sources with knowledge of the matter said, as he tries to preserve a fragile trade war truce with Beijing.

Japan’s leader says Trump called her as dispute with China doesn’t go away

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says she has spoken with U.S. President Donald Trump right after he spoke with China, which was angered by her recent comments about Taiwan.

Trump wades into China and Japan's escalating dispute over Taiwan

The president has spoken with the leaders of both countries as they spar over remarks the Japanese prime minister made about the Beijing-claimed island democracy.

Trump urged Japan to avoid escalation in China dispute, sources say

U.S. President Donald Trump asked Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takiachi to avoid further escalation of a dispute with China during talks this week, sources with knowledge of the matter said, as he aims to keep a fragile trade war truce with Beijing.

China and Japan Are in a Showdown, With Trump in the Middle

With Japan’s new leader refusing to back down from China’s show of force and claims on Taiwan, Xi Jinping picks up the phone to try to pry the U.S.-Japan alliance apart.
Marketplace

What to know about the China-Japan spat

Japan and China recently agreed to cooperate more economically. Now, climbing tensions are threatening that cooperation.

Japan will pay 'painful price' if steps out of line over Taiwan, China military says

China's defence ministry said on Thursday that Japan will have to pay a "painful price" if it steps out of line over Taiwan, responding to Japanese plans to deploy missiles on an island some 100 km (62 miles) from Taiwan's coast.

How the China-Japan Rift Could Cost Both Countries

China is trying to impose economic costs on Japan for wading into the issue of Taiwan. But experts say the escalating dispute could ultimately hurt China too.
The Japan Times

Goldman sees China spat weighing on Japan’s GDP via tourism hit

Tensions developed after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that if China fought to take Taiwan, it could amount to a 'survival-threatening situation” for Japan.

China to suspend imports of Japanese seafood in latest escalation over Taiwan comments

HONG KONG -- China will suspend imports of Japanese seafood, according to ABC News partner NHK, escalating a diplomatic dispute triggered by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent comments suggesting Tokyo could take military action if China attacks Taiwan.
KTEN

China, inflation could pop Japan PM's bubble

Charming Donald Trump one week, angering China the next, Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has had a busy start and is riding high in the polls, all on a few
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