The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that US President Donald Trump has advised Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to avoid provoking China. on the issue of sovereignty over Taiwan After a diplomatic dispute between Japan and China According to the Japanese leader’s statement that he may intervene militarily. If Taiwan is attacked
The Wall Street Journal reported today (Nov. 27), citing sources from Japanese officials and American officials with knowledge of the conversation, that US President Donald Trump advised Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi not to urge China on the issue of Taiwan’s sovereignty. The advisory comes after major diplomatic tensions between Japan and China.
Conflict between Asia’s two largest economic powers It was sparked by a statement from Prime Minister Takaichi. who had previously suggested that Japan may intervene militarily. If Taiwan, a territory China claims as part of itself, is attacked.
Last Monday (November 24), Chinese leader Xi Jinping had a phone call with President Trump. and has always emphasized sensitive issues The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Mr. Xi said Taiwan’s return to the motherland is “An important part of the post-war world order”
Shortly after the conversation between Trump and Xi Jinping, Trump called Takaichi and “advised her not to provoke China on the issue of Taiwan sovereignty.
The report states that Trump’s advice was “gentle” and he did not pressure Prime Minister Takaichi to retract her remarks, however, several Japanese officials said. “Such statements are cause for concern.”
According to the WSJ report, President Trump “We don’t want the conflict over Taiwan to jeopardize the de-escalation of tensions reached with Xi last month.” The agreement includes China’s pledge to buy more agricultural products from the United States, which has been hit hard by the trade war.
China expressed strong dissatisfaction with Takaichi’s statement. The Japanese ambassador was called to meet. and has advised its citizens not to travel to Japan. Chinese state media also reported that At least two Japanese films have also been postponed in China.
Source: AFP
