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Taiwan pleased Trump made no mention of island in readout of Xi call

The US readout of the conversation omitted any mention of Taiwan – a central focus for Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Xi may want Trump to rein in Japan in spat with China, say analysts

Beijing may, however, be leaning on Mr Donald Trump to be more accommodating of its Taiwan interests.

‘Return’ to China not an option, Taiwan’s Premier says in response to Xi

A view of the Taipei skyline with clouds hanging over distant mountains, seen from across the Tamsui River in Taipei, Taiwan, November 8, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang

‘Extremely good friends’: Japan PM Takaichi touts Trump bond after first talks since China dispute

FILE PHOTO: Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers her first policy speech in the parliament, in Tokyo, Japan, October 24, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo

Taiwan, China, World War Two and its aftermath

Chess pieces are seen in front of displayed China and Taiwan's flags in this illustration taken January 25, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Nov 25, 2025

US President Donald Trump (left) and China's President Xi Jinping after their talks at the Gimhae Air Base, in Busan, South Korea on Oct 30.

Xi tells Trump that Taiwan’s ‘return’ is key to post-war order in phone call

A White House official confirmed Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump spoken by phone but gave no details.

South Korea's President Lee meets Chinese Premier, Japan PM at G20 summit

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung attends a plenary session on the first day of the G20 Leaders' Summit at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, November 22, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman

Explainer: Why close trade partners China and Japan cannot get along

Centuries of intense rivalry between China and Japan mean their economic embrace can never be taken for granted.

Trump's trade war with China in 2025

A drone view shows ships and containers at the port in Qingdao, Shandong province, China October 20, 2025. China Daily via REUTERS

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