U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi within a 24-hour period.
According to Chinese official sources, Xi spoke with Trump late on the night of November 24, during which both leaders reiterated the importance of maintaining communication. Xi stated that U.S.-China relations have “remained stable” following the Busan meeting and emphasized that the two countries should promote cooperation on the basis of mutual respect. During the call, Xi reiterated China’s stance on the Taiwan issue, highlighting the importance of national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Following the call, Trump posted on social media, describing U.S.-China relations as “very solid” and disclosed that he had accepted an invitation to visit China in 2026, without providing further details.
Approximately one day later, Trump held another call with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. According to Japanese sources, the call was initiated by Trump and focused on U.S.-China relations and regional developments. Takaichi stated that both sides confirmed they would continue to maintain close communication and described her exchanges with Trump as “maintaining good communication.”
Neither call disclosed specific policy details, but the fact that the U.S. communicated with both Beijing and Tokyo in quick succession is seen as a signal of keeping diplomatic channels open.
Amid rising tensions between China and Japan, the Japanese government has firmly refused to retract Takaichi’s earlier remarks regarding a “Taiwan contingency,” stating that peace in the Taiwan Strait concerns the international community and emphasizing that its position is “fully maintained.” China has recently issued a series of countermeasures against Japan, including flight restrictions and travel advisories, further straining bilateral relations.