China has reasserted its position on Taiwan by taking the unusual step of initiating a call with U.S. President Donald Trump. This rare move—unseen since 2001—signals Beijing's strategic intent, raising pressure on Trump to define his Taiwan policy. While Trump portrayed the exchange as a friendly discussion, China's version stressed sovereignty over Taiwan and warned against Japan's militarism. Trump's follow-up call to Japanese PM Takaichi further reveals the diplomatic tightrope he faces. As China pushes harder, the U.S. risks losing strategic clarity, economic leverage, and credibility in Asia. Trump’s tariff diplomacy has left him boxed in with shrinking options.
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