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US stresses backing for Japan, Korea and Taiwan ahead of Trump-Xi summit
NEW YORK - The United States on Sept 21 reiterated its commitment to the defence of key Asian allies Japan and South Korea, and the three nations expressed support for Taiwan ahead of a summit this week between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
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nations → stress → Trump
Analysts say the US allies are anxious that Trump may offer concessions to Xi including over Taiwan and trade in return for an economic win with Beijing when he hosts Xi at the White House in Washington on Sept 24.
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he → say → Sept
Officials say both Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung are keen to see the US president during the UN General Assembly in New York, where all three are scheduled to speak on Sept 22.
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three → say → Sept
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun and Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi in New York on Sept 21.
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Rubio → meet → Sept
They issued a joint statement vowing, in apparent reference to China, to stand firm “against economic coercion and non-market policies and practises” and “arbitrary export restrictions that disrupt supply chains.”
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that → issue → chains
They also welcomed the launch of a new trilateral consultation mechanism on economic security, part of broader efforts to strengthen supply chains and cooperation on critical technologies.
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They → welcome → technologies
The statement said the US “reiterated its ironclad commitments to the defence of Japan and the ROK, backed by America’s unmatched military strength, including its nuclear capabilities, and reaffirmed its extended deterrence commitments to Japan and the ROK,” using the initials for the Republic of Korea, South Korea’s official name.
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US → say → Korea
The statement said the ministers emphasised their commitment to robust security cooperation and the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
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ministers → say → Strait
It also “expressed support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in appropriate international organisations.”
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It → express → organisations
Referring to North Korea, the ministers “reaffirmed their resolute commitment to the complete denuclearisation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea” and called on it to resume dialogue.
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ministers → refer → dialogue
In addition to concerns about Taiwan, a democratically governed island China claims as its own, analysts said allies will be scrutinising any trade announcements from the Trump-Xi summit for their impact on competitiveness relative to China.
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allies → govern → China
Even a modest reduction in trade barriers for Beijing could erode their positions.
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reduction → erode → positions
Takaichi angered Beijing in 2025 by saying Tokyo could be drawn into a conflict over Taiwan, and Seoul and Washington have been negotiating details of South Korea’s US$350 billion (S$446 billion) investment package in the United States under a trade deal struck by the allies in 2025.
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Seoul → anger → 2025
On Sept 21, a South Korean opposition lawmaker called for parliamentary scrutiny of the investment package, warning that negotiations over energy projects could leave South Korea carrying disproportionate financial risks.
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negotiations → call → risks
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