Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met their Japanese counterparts and announced a new deal to establish a new military command headquarters in Japan to counter China.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin: “The United States will upgrade the U.S. Forces Japan to a joint force headquarters with expanded missions and operational responsibilities. Now, this will be the most significant change to U.S. Forces Japan since its creation and one of the strongest improvements in our military ties with Japan in 70 years.”