Takaichi and Trump discuss China ahead of Xi visit to U.S.
The talks — the leaders' first formal summit since March — focused on issues surrounding China, including economic security.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held a closed-door meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of the U.S.-China leaders' summit in Washington. The bilateral alliance was underscored by their discussions, taking place just two days before the summit. Takaichi emphasized the significance of the meeting, stating that it demonstrated the strength of the Japan-U.S. alliance to the world.
The talks focused on economic security, semiconductor cooperation, artificial intelligence, and critical minerals amid escalating security concerns, particularly in Asia.
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