US EditionJapan and Philippines to start talks on 2 defense pacts in the face of China’s growing aggression
- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are discussing two defense pacts during Ishiba's visit to the Philippines.
- The proposed agreements include a deal for sharing sensitive military information and joint defense supplies, as confirmed by Japan's Foreign Ministry.
- Both leaders expressed concern over rising tensions in the South China Sea and East China Sea, affirming their commitment to oppose changes in the status quo by force.
- Ishiba emphasized the shared values of Japan and the Philippines, notably rejecting coercive territorial changes by China.
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Tension is rising around Taiwan, so Japan is going on the diplomatic attack. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba visited Vietnam and the Philippines successively this week, where he made defense agreements to strengthen the resilience of both countries. The visit comes shortly after Chinese President Xi Jinping's tour. No coincidence, by building strategic partnerships in Southeast Asia, Tokyo wants to create a regional defense belt against China's gr…
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