President Trump’s Quiet Diplomacy Behind U.S.–China–Japan Phone Calls
12/10/2025
President Trump’s Quiet Diplomacy Behind U.S.–China–Japan Phone Calls
On the occasion of fierce deterioration of China-Japan relations, President Trump seems to have revealed a quiet side. He was using phone calls in an effort to mediate for the sake of closing the trade deal with China. This approach needs to be applauded.
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Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi Finally Says Something Close to What Beijing Wants to Hear
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent comments on Taiwan, to some extent, tested how “unshakable” Beijing’s position on the issue truly is.
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How Capable Are the U.S. and Japan of Intervening in a Taiwan Conflict?
Japan does not have the capability to intervene on its own. The United States also needs a forward operating base. In practice, they would either intervene together or not at all.
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Remembering Joseph Fewsmith: The Passing of a Generation of China Hands
Joe’s passing symbolizes the end—or near end—of an entire generation of American “China hands.”
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In Call With Trump, Xi Says Taiwan Issue Extends Beyond China’s Internal Affairs
Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Donald Trump in a call Monday that Taiwan’s “return to China” is an essential part of the post–World War II international order.
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