Kyodo News
The following is the gist of talks between Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden held Monday in Tokyo. The two leaders: — oppose unilateral attempts to change status quo by force in East China Sea, coercive activities in South China Sea — stress importance of peace, stability across Taiwan Strait — expressed concern about security agreement between China and Solomon Islands. — called for more transparency in Beijing’s increase in nuclear capabilities. — condemn Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified aggression in Ukraine — stress need for global unity in punishi…