"U.S. and Japan's Joint Military and Space Initiatives Amid Rising China Tensions"
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The US and Japan are set to announce plans to modernize their military alliance, establish an integrated air defense network, and send a Japanese astronaut on a NASA mission to the moon. The upcoming state visit by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will also include a summit with the leaders of the US and the Philippines, showcasing efforts to strengthen alliances in the Indo-Pacific region as a signal to China. The relationship between the two countries has deepened, with a focus on military cooperation, economic investments, and shared strategic interests.
Topics:world#economic-investments#indo-pacific#international-relations#military-cooperation#nasa-lunar-mission#us-japan-alliance
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- China says it patrolled the South China Sea in an apparent response to US naval drills with allies The Associated Press
- US, Japan to make 'historic' announcements at summit, including on defense and AI: Official ABC News
- Previewing Prime Minister Kishida’s Visit to Washington: A Conversation with Two Ambassadors CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies
- Japan doubles down on the US alliance as China looms Financial Times
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