Between September 21 and 23, 2026, the US reaffirmed backing for Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan against economic coercion, while China expanded export controls on drug precursor chemicals and set fentanyl-crime guidelines in advance of a planned Trump-Xi summit. Both moves signal geopolitical positioning before high-level talks.
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They issued a joint statement vowing to stand firm against economic coercion and 'arbitrary export restrictions that disrupt supply chains.'
US stresses backing for Japan, Korea and Taiwan ahead of Trump-Xi summit Reuters
China expands export control list for drug precursor chemicals ahead of Trump-Xi summit Reuters
China sets guidelines for fentanyl-related crimes prior to Trump-Xi summit Reuters