Xi Jinping Calls Japan's Leader Amid Rising Tensions

Chinese President Xi Jinping has held a rare phone call with Japan's new Prime Minister. The conversation comes as tensions rise over China's military activities near Taiwan. Japan's new leader has strongly opposed China's claims on the island and its recent show of force. In response, President Xi is attempting to weaken the strong alliance between Japan and the United States. The call highlights the growing strategic competition in the region. Analysts see it as a direct effort by China to create division between the two allied nations.