Trump urges Xi to ease Japan freeze; Xi unmoved on Taiwan-linked restrictions

At last month's summit, Trump pressed Xi to lift Chinese restrictions on Japan imposed after PM Takaichi's November remarks on potential Japanese military intervention in a Taiwan Strait conflict. Xi reportedly remained unmoved, indicating Beijing's resolve to link bilateral ties with Japan to Taiwan policy. The development highlights US diplomatic efforts to mediate between allies and China, with implications for regional stability and trilateral dynamics.