Japan's PM Takaichi Meets Trump in New York as China Warns Ahead of Xi Visit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with U.S. President Donald Trump in New York on September 23, 2026, where they agreed to further strengthen economic security cooperation and discussed China. The meeting took place ahead of an upcoming visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the United States. China's ambassador to the U.S. warned that Taiwan and human rights are 'red lines' for Beijing in the lead-up to the Trump-Xi talks. The warnings underscore rising tensions over these issues as the U.S. and China prepare for high-level discussions.