Takaichi, Trump Discuss China, Taiwan; China Reacts

Japans new Prime Minister, Takaichi, recently spoke with former President Trump, who encouraged her to reach out anytime. This came after Trumps call with Chinese leader Xi. Takaichi sparked controversy by suggesting Japan might use military force if China tried to take Taiwan, causing China to react strongly with economic pressure and warnings of a resolute response. Despite Japans attempts to calm the situation, China remains upset, canceling official meetings and advising against travel to Japan. The disagreement has even reached the United Nations. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.