Biden's Visit to Japan... US-Japan Summit Meeting to Be Held Tomorrow

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunwoo Lee] U.S. President Joe Biden, who completed his visit to Korea, arrived in Japan on the afternoon of the 22nd.

President Biden plans to stay in Japan for 2 nights and 3 days until the 24th, hold a U.S.-Japan summit, and officially announce the launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF).

He will also attend the Quad summit, a consultative body among the U.S., Japan, Australia, and India aimed at countering China.

On the morning of the second day, the 23rd, a summit will be held to discuss the Ukraine situation and measures to counter China.

Prime Minister Kishida is expected to explain to President Biden Japan's plans to strengthen its defense capabilities, including possessing counterattack capabilities (strike capabilities against enemy bases) and reviewing increases in defense spending. In addition, discussions on the North Korean nuclear issue and strengthening the semiconductor supply chain between the U.S. and Japan are also expected.

On the afternoon of the 23rd, President Biden is scheduled to officially announce the launch of the U.S.-led IPEF in the presence of Prime Minister Kishida. President Yoon Suk-yeol is also expected to participate via video conference in the IPEF launch summit on the same day, expressing his intention to take a leading role in regional cooperation.

On the last day of the visit, the 24th, the Quad summit will be held in Tokyo with the participation of the leaders of the U.S., Japan, Australia, and India. President Biden, Prime Minister Kishida, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and newly appointed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese are expected to attend. After the summit, the four leaders are also expected to hold individual bilateral meetings.

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