Japan PM Kishida: cooperating with Philippines, US to protect South China Sea
© Reuters. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during his joint statement with Philippine President Ferdinand"Bongbong" Marcos Jr during their joint statement at Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines, November 3, 2023.
The Philippines and Japan, two of the United States' closest Asian allies, have taken a strong line against what they see as aggressive behaviour by Chinese vessels amid decades-old disputes over maritime sovereignty. Japan in March observed U.S.-Philippine military drills, and in June the Philippine and Japanese coast guards trained together for the first time.
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