American President Donald Trump had a phone conversation with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, in which he recommended avoiding provocations towards China regarding Taiwan's sovereignty.

This recommendation came in the context of a diplomatic dispute between Japan and China, after Takaichi suggested that Tokyo could intervene militarily in the event of an attack on Taiwan. Chinese leader Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of Taiwan's return to China, considering it part of the post-war international order. Trump's message was interpreted as concerning by Japanese officials, who saw it as a warning not to compromise relations with Beijing, especially in light of China's recent promises to purchase American agricultural products.