Trump and Takaichi discussed Taiwan remarks, how to calm China: sources

US leader reportedly agreed to help Japanese PM ease Tokyo-Beijing tensions

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U.S. President Donald Trump, left, spoke with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, center, on Tuesday after a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping. (Source photos by Reuters, Nikkei and Kyodo)

RIEKO MIKI

TOKYO -- U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have discussed Takaichi's recent comments on Taiwan, people familiar with the matter said.

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