Overall Highlights

• Recent talks between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump emphasize Taiwan’s status as a critical issue in Sino-American relations.
• China reiterates its claim over Taiwan, framing it as a vital part of the post-war international order.
• Taiwanese sources highlight China’s aggressive stance and military posturing, raising concerns about regional security.
• Japan’s military preparations are seen as a response to China’s actions, indicating a shift in regional dynamics.
• Both China and Taiwan are engaged in a war of narratives, with each side accusing the other of aggressive behavior.

China Perspective (China Sources)

• Xi Jinping clarified China’s position on Taiwan during a phone call with Trump, emphasizing its return as essential to international order.
• Chinese media portray Trump’s engagement as a positive step towards stabilizing relations, while asserting China’s sovereignty over Taiwan.
• China’s Global Times editorial warns against Japan’s militarism, linking it to Taiwan’s security situation and regional tensions.
• Chinese officials express discontent over Japan’s missile deployments, viewing them as provocative actions against China.

Taiwan Perspective (Taiwan Sources)

• Taiwan’s legislative committee condemned China’s ’long-arm jurisdiction’ efforts, highlighting concerns over sovereignty.
• Taiwanese sources report on China’s military threats, including simulations of jamming communications in a potential conflict.
• Taiwanese media criticize China’s claims regarding Taiwan, labeling them as baseless and aggressive.
• Reports indicate that Taiwan is preparing for potential military conflicts, with Japan’s missile deployments seen as a supportive measure against China.

Sources

This summary is based on 20 articles from the following sources:

1. [en-US] Developing | Trump talks to Japanese PM hours after his overnight call with China’s Xi - South China Morning Post (11/25/2025)
2. [en-US] Xi and Trump hold talks over phone - China Daily (11/24/2025)
3. [en-US] Trump to visit China in April after ‘very good’ call with Xi - South China Morning Post (11/24/2025)
4. [en-US] Deploying missiles on the island: The specter of militarism haunts Japan: Global Times editorial - Global Times (11/24/2025)
5. [en-US] Urgent: Xi clarifies China’s principled position on Taiwan in phone call with Trump - 新华网 (11/24/2025)
6. [en-US] Flash: Xi tells Trump return of Taiwan to China an important part of post-war international order - 新华网 (11/24/2025)
7. [en-US] Xi outlines China’s position on Taiwan in phone call with Trump - news.cgtn.com (11/24/2025)
8. [en-US] Xi talks with Trump over phone - China Daily (11/24/2025)
9. [en-US] China-Japan ties deteriorate; airlines cancel flights: SCMP daily highlights - South China Morning Post (11/24/2025)
10. [en-US] China signals firm red lines to Japan through Wang Yi’s ’three never-allow’ statement - news.cgtn.com (11/24/2025)
11. [en-US] Chinese officials denied Taiwan entry - Taipei Times (11/24/2025)
12. [en-US] Japan to deploy missiles on Yonaguni - Taipei Times (11/24/2025)
13. [en-US] China stalling effort to join Pacific trade group - Taipei Times (11/24/2025)
14. [en-US] Japan has multiple options in case of war - Taipei Times (11/24/2025)
15. [en-US] Dust storm in China to worsen Taiwan’s air quality from Tuesday - Focus Taiwan (11/24/2025)
16. [en-US] Legislative committee condemns China ’long-arm jurisdiction’ efforts - Focus Taiwan (11/24/2025)
17. [en-US] Alliance condemns Beijing repression - Taipei Times (11/23/2025)
18. [en-US] Notes from Central Taiwan: Beijing’s strategic temper tantrums… - Taipei Times (11/23/2025)
19. [en-US] Tokyo criticizes China’s ‘entirely baseless’ claims - Taipei Times (11/23/2025)
20. [en-US] Chinese researchers simulate jamming Starlink in Taiwan conflict - Taipei Times (11/23/2025)