Takaichi, Trump to Hold Summit Tuesday Ahead of US-China Talks

A senior United States government official says Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae will meet US President Donald Trump on Tuesday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The official announced the date of the bilateral talks on Friday.

The Japan-US meeting is scheduled to take place ahead of a US-China summit planned for Thursday.

Takaichi in New York for UN Session

Takaichi is scheduled to visit New York from Monday to attend the UN session. The prime minister had been making final arrangements to hold a summit with Trump during the visit.

US Expected to Coordinate Views on China With Japan

The US official did not elaborate on the details of the talks. However, the US side is expected to coordinate views on China with Japan ahead of Thursday's summit.

AI, Trade and Critical Minerals on the US-China Agenda

Artificial intelligence and trade between the United States and China will be discussed at the US-China talks. Both countries have been vying for leadership in the AI development race.

An agreement reached between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping last October for China to suspend bans on exports to the US of some critical minerals will expire in November this year. The official said both matters will be on the agenda.

State Dinner With AI and Tech Figures Expected

A state dinner will reportedly be held on Thursday, with both Trump and Xi scheduled to give speeches. Other guests expected to attend include key AI and tech figures such as Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Sam Altman.

Trump on His Ties With Xi

Trump told reporters on Friday that he and Xi have a good relationship. He added that the two are "going to have a lot of different deals."

Key Points at a Glance

• The Japan-US summit is set for Tuesday, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
• Takaichi is scheduled to visit New York from Monday to attend the UN session.
• The meeting will be held ahead of a US-China summit planned for Thursday.
• The US side is expected to coordinate views on China with Japan before the US-China talks.
• Artificial intelligence and trade are among the topics expected at the US-China summit, where a state dinner with tech leaders is also reportedly planned.