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Why Japan’s Kishida wants stronger military ties with the US
Japan’s prime minister is visiting the US to discuss security ties after Tokyo recently unveiled a massive multibillion-dollar military buildup, including “counterstrike” capabilities aimed at deterring China.
- in Tokyo
- DW
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is meeting US President Joe Biden at the White House on Friday, just weeks after Tokyo revised its defense strategy to break from its postwar restraint to take on more offensive roles with an eye toward China.
The US and Japan are currently strengthening their military, economic and technological cooperation in response to changes in the geopolitical and security environment in Asia brought on by the…