U.S. President Joe Biden is set to host leaders from Japan and the Philippines in a series of meetings aimed at bolstering economic and defense cooperation. The gatherings come as the allies seek to counterbalance China’s increasing influence and navigate various security challenges, including those posed by North Korea, Ukraine, and Gaza. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visit to the United States presents an opportunity to enhance bilateral defense ties and address domestic political concerns. However, the trip is overshadowed by controversy surrounding a planned acquisition of an American steel maker by Japan’s Nippon Steel.
US, Japan, Philippines Meet to Strengthen Ties Amid Mounting Security Concerns
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