US EditionRubio says Japan defense spending hike less about money, more about capabilities
TOKYO, JAPAN, JUL 11 – Marco Rubio clarified that the U.S. encourages Japan to enhance its defense capabilities rather than merely increase spending amid regional security concerns, officials said.
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Rubio says no 'drama or division' in US relations with Japan
(Reuters) -U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday played down concerns about relations with key U.S. ally Japan, saying there is no "drama or division," despite the Japanese prime minister speaking of the need for Tokyo to wean itself…
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On the 11th, US Secretary of State Rubio said he did not see any problem with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's remark that "We must strive to become more independent from our dependence on the US," saying, "I don't think it's a negative remark." "Although we are uncomfortable with the idea that the Self-Defense Forces have higher capabilities...
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