US, Japan leaders align on China ahead of Trump-Xi summit | East Asia Tonight Sep 23, 2026

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says her meeting with the US president reinforced their alliance. Also on East Asia Tonight: Taiwan says it is keeping in close touch with the US on arms sales to the island; and Washington and Seoul advance cooperation on shipbuilding and nuclear-powered submarines. 00:00 Headlines 01:37 Trump-Takaichi talks 10:43 Taiwan in close touch with the US on arms sales 11:44 China drug curbs 12:59 US, South Korea welcome progress on investment projects 15:24 Oil supertanker costs 24:40 Trump-Xi summit preview 29:00 US-China AI risks 42:30 CNA exclusive with UK trade minister Anas Sarwar 47:41 Worldskills Shanghai underway