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Japan, US to boost security ties with UK, Australia, Philippines to counter China
However, attempts to rapidly bolster a military alliance could provoke China, causing regional divisions and instability.
In recent years, Britain has strengthened its engagement in the Indo-Pacific region and plans to deploy a carrier strike group to the area in 2025. Japan, the United States and Britain are also expected to discuss holding joint drills near the Sea of Japan.
Regarding Australia, Japan and the United States are slated to discuss plans to improve interoperability and the smooth transfer of defensive technologies during the bilateral meeting.
Japan, US, Philippines to boost ties ahead of April summit
Japan, US, Philippines to boost ties ahead of April summit
Kishida and Biden may also discuss Japan’s collaboration with the Aukus security partnership, including those on anti-submarine warfare and robots, during the summit.
During the Washington visit, Kishida, Biden and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr are slated to hold a three-way summit to further promote cooperation on maritime security. They are also expected to discuss expanding joint drills, as well as Japan’s defence aid to the Philippines.
Kishida will visit the United States as a state guest, marking the first such visit by a Japanese leader since then Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s trip in 2015.
