Wife of U.S. seismologist held in China says Trump will ask Xi to free him
Chen, 54, is one of two Americans held by Beijing that the U.S. has designated as "wrongfully detained," making their release a top priority.
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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- Takaichi and Trump discuss China ahead of Xi visit to U.S. japantimes.co.jp
