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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held meetings with the foreign ministers of Japan and South Korea on the eve of an upcoming summit between US leader Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Rubio met in New York with South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi. The talks took place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Following the meeting, the US, Japan and South Korea issued a joint statement in which they promised to resist economic coercion and non-market practices, as well as arbitrary export restrictions that could disrupt supply chains. The countries also welcomed the launch of a new trilateral consultation mechanism on economic security. Its aim is to strengthen supply chains and cooperation in critical technologies. The US reaffirmed its defense commitments The statement says that Washington reaffirmed its commitments to the defense of Japan and South Korea, including through the use of US military capabilities and nuclear capabilities. The parties also stressed the importance of preserving peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and expressed support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in relevant international organizations. On North Korea, the US, Japan and South Korea reaffirmed their commitment to its complete denuclearization and called on Pyongyang to resume dialogue. What the US allies are worried about The meeting took place ahead of talks between Trump and Xi, which are scheduled in Washington for 24 September. According to Reuters, US allies in Asia are concerned that the American president might make concessions to China on Taiwan or trade in exchange for economic agreements with Beijing. Japan and South Korea will pay particular attention to any trade-related outcomes of the summit. Analysts note that even easing trade barriers for China could affect these countries’ competitiveness. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung are due to speak at the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday. According to officials, both leaders are interested in a personal meeting with Trump. Separately, the US and South Korea continue negotiations on implementing an investment package worth 350 billion dollars. On Monday a South Korean opposition lawmaker called on parliament to review the terms of the deal, saying that negotiations on energy projects could create disproportionate financial risks for Seoul.
As is known, Chinese leader Xi Jinping will visit the US on 23–25 September at Trump’s invitation. During the visit the presidents are expected to discuss key issues in US–China relations, as well as international issues. The leaders last met in May of this year. Trump visited Beijing.
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