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Biden says U.S. support for Philippines, Japan defense 'ironclad' amid growing China provocations
U.S. President Joe Biden said Thursday that U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies was “ironclad” as he gathered Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House on Thursday in the midst of growing concern about provocative Chinese military action in the Indo-Pacific. The… Read
Kishida cracks jokes and invokes 'Star Trek' as he and Biden toast U.S.-Japan alliance at state dinner
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida cracked jokes and invoked a touchstone of American culture as he quoted from “Star Trek” at Wednesday's state dinner, telling guests at the White House that he hoped the “unshakable relationship” between his country and the U.S. would "boldly go where no one had gone… Read
Biden praises Kishida's leadership and Japan's growing international clout
U.S. President Joe Biden praised Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's “bold leadership” on a series of global crises as he welcomed the Japanese leader to the White House on Wednesday for wide-ranging talks that touched on the delicate security situation in the Pacific, the war in Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas conflict and… Read
Marcos says trilateral summit with U.S., Japan to include South China Sea cooperation
The upcoming trilateral summit between the United States, Philippines and Japan will include an agreement to maintain security and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Wednesday. Marcos was speaking to reporters before leaving for Washington for talks with U.S. President Joe… Read
Biden meets Kishida over shared concerns about China and differences on U.S. Steel deal
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began a much-anticipated visit to Washington on Tuesday that spotlights shared concerns about provocative Chinese military action in the Pacific and at a rare moment of public difference between the two nations over a Japanese company's plan to buy an iconic U.S. company. Kishida and… Read
U.S. to change Japan command posture to boost deterrence in face China: Emanuel
The United States will have a fundamentally changed military command posture at Japan's planned new military command center to allow better coordination and increased deterrence in the face of Chinese pressure, the U.S. ambassador to Japan said on Tuesday. Speaking on CNBC the day before a Washington summit between U.S.… Read
Expect more joint South China Sea patrols, U.S. says ahead of summits with allies
More joint patrols can be expected in the South China Sea after drills by the United States, Australia, the Philippines and Japan last weekend, U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Tuesday, ahead of U.S. summits this week with the Japanese and Philippine leaders. Warships from the four nations… Read
Australia downplays Japan's role in AUKUS; says no plans to add members to defense pact
Australia downplayed reports Japan could soon join its AUKUS security pact with Britain and the United States, saying on Tuesday any cooperation would be on a project-by-project basis as differences emerge within the pact over adding new members. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised Japan as a close partner but said… Read
Biden, Kishida likely to discuss Texas bullet train project, sources say
U.S. President Joe Biden is seeking to revive interest in a plan to build the first high-speed rail in the U. S. using Japanese bullet trains, with sources saying he is likely to discuss the project with Japan's prime minister in Washington this week. The leaders may publicly voice support… Read
Russia says U.S. military presence in Japan impedes any peace treaty with Tokyo
The United States' military presence in Japan has always been a stumbling block in Moscow and Tokyo reaching a peace treaty, the Kremlin said on Monday. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is due to hold a summit in Washington this week with U.S. President Joe Biden, the first state visit… Read
