"Japan's Kishida Urges Stronger Military Ties with US and Allies Ahead of Biden Summit"

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida warns of a "historic turning point" in global geopolitics and emphasizes the importance of Japan's alliance with the United States ahead of a summit with President Joe Biden. Kishida highlights Japan's decision to strengthen its defense capabilities in response to escalating security challenges, particularly in East Asia, and seeks bipartisan support for the US-Japan alliance. The upcoming summit is seen as an opportunity to modernize the alliance and address regional threats, including North Korea's weapons testing and China's assertiveness. Kishida also aims to deepen ties with the Philippines and expresses concerns about Russia-China cooperation and North Korea's aggressive weapons testing program.