"Japan's Potential Inclusion in AUKUS Security Pact Raises Concern in China"
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China expresses grave concern over reports of Japan potentially joining the Aukus security pact, warning that it could lead to nuclear proliferation and intensify the arms race in the Indo-Pacific region. The US, UK, and Australia are set to discuss expanding the pact to include Japan, with the aim of countering China's influence. US President Biden seeks to strengthen partnerships with allies in Asia, and is expected to discuss Japan's involvement in the pact during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida.
- China ‘gravely concerned’ about reports Japan could join Aukus security pact South China Morning Post
- US, UK and Australia say Japan could join part of Aukus pact Financial Times
- US, Britain, Australia eye security pact expansion The Hill
- Collaboration talks between AUKUS and other nations to begin this year, UK says Reuters
- Australia, US and UK confirm Japan could be brought into AUKUS fold on eve of Kishida's Washington visit ABC News
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