Trump Meets Japan Prime Minister Ahead of Summit With Xi | China in Focus

Sep 23, 2026 - 09:53

President Donald Trump meets Japan’s prime minister in New York, as concerns grow over China, Taiwan, and security across the Indo-Pacific.
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