US's Harris, Japan's Kishida condemn China's actions in Taiwan Strait

Kamala Harris, Vice President of the U.S. (L) and Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R) pose for photographers prior to the Japan-USA bilateral meeting at Akasaka Palace State Guest House in Tokyo, Japan on September 26, 2022 David Mareuil/Pool via REUTERS

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Japan's defense during a meeting on Monday with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo in which they condemned China's actions in the Taiwan Strait.

"They discussed the People's Republic of China's recent aggressive and irresponsible provocations in the Taiwan Strait, and reaffirmed the importance of preserving peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait," the White House said in a statement.