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Japan PM Takaichi Vows Close Collaboration with Trump After China Visit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump after his three-day visit to China. The leaders discussed issues related to China, including economy, economic security, and regional stability. Takaichi reiterated Japan's position on Iran and stressed continued cooperation with the United States. Trump also acknowledged extensive US cyber operations against China during a conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Key Points: Japan PM Takaichi: Will Continue to Collaborate with Trump

  • PM Takaichi held phone call with Trump after his China visit
  • Discussed economy, economic security, and security matters
  • Takaichi reiterated Japan's position on Iran
  • Both leaders stressed continued Japan-US cooperation on regional and global issues
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Will continue to closely collaborate with President Trump: PM Takaichi highlights Japan-US cooperation

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi spoke with President Trump after his China visit, discussing economy, security, and regional stability. She reaffirmed Japan-US cooperation.

"Moving forward, in order to further strengthen the Japan-US alliance and address international situations... we will continue to closely collaborate with President Trump. - PM Sanae Takaichi"

Tokyo, May 16

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Friday held a telephonic conversation with Donald Trump following the US President's three-day visit to China, during which the two leaders discussed issues related to China, economic security, and regional stability.

In a post on 'X', PM Takaichi said that she discussed the developments and exchanged views centring on President Trump's China visit, including economy, economic security and security measures.

"Earlier, I held a phone conversation with President Trump. Upon completing his visit to China and while en route back aboard Air Force One, I received a call from him. President Trump provided a detailed explanation of his recent visit to China, and we exchanged views, centring on various issues surrounding China, including the economy--encompassing economic security--and security matters," the 'X' post from the Japanese PM said.

The Japanese Prime Minister also said she reiterated Japan's position regarding the situation in Iran and stressed continued cooperation with the United States on regional and global issues.

"Additionally, regarding the situation in Iran, I once again conveyed Japan's position to President Trump. Moving forward, in order to further strengthen the Japan-US alliance and address international situations in areas such as the Indo-Pacific and the Middle East, we will continue to closely collaborate with President Trump," she stated.

Meanwhile, President Trump also acknowledged that the United States conducts extensive cyber operations against China and said he directly discussed cyber-related issues with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said both countries engage in cyber espionage activities against each other.

Trump said, "I did, and he talked about attacks we did in China. You know what they do, we do too. What about the fact that China is spying in the United States? Well, it's one of those things, because we spy like hell on them, too."

- ANI

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Priya S
Trump openly admitting both US and China spy on each other is quite honest for a change. Meanwhile, here in India, we're dealing with our own cyber challenges with neighbours. Japan and US cooperation on economic security sends a strong message to China. But I hope India also strengthens similar partnerships without getting dragged into any conflict.
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Rahul R
Japan is smart to stay close with Trump. But honestly, can we trust a US President who changes his stance every other day? One moment he's praising Xi, the next he's talking about cyber ops. Takaichi needs to be careful - if the US-China relationship turns sour again, Japan might get caught in the middle. Remember what happened to Japanese companies during the trade war?
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Kavya N
The mention of Iran is interesting too. Japan has always been a bridge between East and West. India should take cues from this - we have good relations with Iran historically but also need to maintain our strategic partnership with the US. It's a delicate balancing act that Takaichi seems to be handling well.
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Suresh O
Trump calling from Air Force One shows his impulsive nature as a leader. But Takaichi playing it safe and focusing on economic security is wise. Japan's semiconductor industry is crucial for the global supply chain, and they need US backing against Chinese competition. India's own electronics manufacturing push could learn from Japan's approach here.
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Lakshmi X
I appreciate that Japan is maintaining its diplomatic channels while acknowledging the reality of great power competition. But the cyber espionage admission by Trump is alarming for everyone - including India. We need to strengthen our own cyber defences. Japan-US alliance is important, but every country should prioritise its own sovereignty first

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