US tightens Japan, South Korea ties ahead of Trump-Xi summit

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The United States, Japan, and South Korea have strengthened their ties to resist economic coercion and maintain stability in the Taiwan Strait ahead of President Xi Jinping’s summit with former President Trump. The trilateral cooperation includes discussions on economic security and a supply chain early warning system.

The United States, Japan and South Korea agreed to resist “economic coercion” and emphasised the need for stability in the Taiwan Strait, taking an implicit shot at China just days before President Xi Jinping’s White House summit. The three countries plan new talks on economic security and enhancements to a trilateral supply chain early warning system, according to a statement issued after a meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and counterparts Toshimitsu Motegi of Japan and Cho...