The three nations announced a new economic-security consultation and reaffirmed support for stability across the Taiwan Strait ahead of a U.S.-China summit.
Key facts
- •The meeting took place in New York on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly.
- •The initiative was announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, and Foreign Minister Cho Hyun.
- •The nations pledged to counter economic coercion and market-distorting industrial overcapacity.
- •The joint statement encouraged the peaceful resolution of cross-Strait issues.
- •The talks occurred days before a scheduled summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The United States, Japan, and South Korea announced a new economic-security consultation on Monday during a meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The trilateral initiative, unveiled by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, aims to address economic coercion and supply chain disruptions.
Economic Security and Supply Chains
The three governments pledged to oppose non-market policies and practices that cause industrial overcapacity and distort global markets. They also agreed to strengthen an existing trilateral early warning system designed to monitor supply chain vulnerabilities and address arbitrary export restrictions.
Stance on Taiwan Strait
In a joint statement, the diplomats emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. While the statement did not explicitly name China, it expressed opposition to any attempts to unilaterally change the status quo and signaled support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by SCMP China, The Japan Times.
