The U.S. and Japan announce a historic upgrade in security ties to counter China
Yahoo - 2024-04-11T02:31:12.000Z

The United States and Japan announce a historic upgrade to their security alliance on Wednesday, as President Joe Biden hosts Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for an official visit that will highlight Japan’s role in countering China in the Asia-Pacific.

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