Event Brief
Trump gives Takaichi detailed explanation of Xi talks
Filed: May 15, 2026 at 6:07 PM ET
Summary: Trump called Japan’s Takaichi from Air Force One and described his talks with China’s Xi.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump called Japanese counterpart Takaichi and gave a detailed explanation of his talks with China’s Xi.
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 8:14 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump made the call to explain his talks with China’s Xi, with Taiwan and other Indo-Pacific matters discussed.
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