U.S. hails close ties with Japan, Taiwan cooperation as Suga bows out

The United States on Friday appeared to tamp down concerns that Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's abrupt decision to resign will impact the bilateral relationship, calling the alliance "ironclad" and hailing recent joint efforts in addressing China and Taiwan issues.President Joe Biden is "grateful for Prime Minister Suga's leadership and partnership on the shared challenges we face in the Indo-Pacific and the world, including COVID-19, climate change, North Korea, China, and preserving peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait," a White House spokesperson said."We wish Prime Mini…READ FULL ARTICLE