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U.S. and Japan Pledge Stronger Military Ties as Biden Meets with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida

HeadlineJan 13, 2023

President Biden is meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House today as the two nations reinforce their military cooperation in an effort to counter China’s strength. Japan recently revised its long-standing pacifist position, building up its military capabilities amid increasing regional tensions, including expanding its military base near Taiwan. China again warned this week against international interference in the issue of Taiwanese independence.

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