U.S. stresses backing for Japan, S Korea and Taiwan ahead of Trump-Xi summit

U.S. stresses backing for Japan, S Korea and Taiwan ahead of Trump-Xi summit

The United States on Monday reiterated its commitment to the defense of key Asian allies Japan and ‌South Korea, and the three nations expressed support for Taiwan ahead of a summit this week between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Analysts say the U.S. allies are anxious…