1. Taiwan's Foreign Minister, Lin Chia-lung, expressed gratitude to Japan and the US for their support in maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, following a recent bilateral summit between Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae and US President Donald Trump.

2. During the meeting, both leaders reportedly emphasized the importance of preserving the status quo in the Taiwan Strait and opposed any unilateral changes by force or coercion.

3. This is not the first instance of support from Japan; Takaichi visited Taiwan earlier this year before taking office, where she was referred to as an "unwavering friend" by President Lai Ching-te.