Defense secretary praises U.S.-China relations but says better communications needed to “deconflict and deescalate any problems that arise.”

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces an early leadership test in managing Trump’s concerns about Japanese investment and defense spending

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The president’s refusal to allow informal diplomatic outreach to bridge the gap between the White House and Beijing is slowing progress toward a possible deal.

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