Japan to Increase Military Budget By 56% Over Five Years The US has been pressuring Japan to boost military spending as part of its strategy against China
US, Allies Warn North Korean Nuclear Test Would Draw ‘Unprecedentedly Strong’ Response Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with her South Korean and Japanese counterparts in Tokyo
Kamala Harris Says US Will Operate ‘Undaunted, Unafraid’ in Taiwan Strait Harris made the comments while in Japan after attending former PM Shinzo Abe's funeral
Japanese Lawmakers Make Rare Taiwan Visit to Discuss Potential Conflict The delegation met with President Tsai Ing-wen
Japan Spots Chinese, Russian Warships Near Disputed Senkaku Islands The Senkakus are uninhabited islands in the East China Sea that the US has. pledged to defend if they are attacked
At Tokyo Summit, Quad Leaders Announce New Initiatives to Counter China The Quad launched a new maritime security initiative and pledged $50 billion for infrastructure projects
Biden Launches Asia-Pacific Economic Framework Meant to Counter China The plan is meant to foster economic cooperation, but the details are not clear at this point
US, Japan Preparing Statement Pledging to ‘Deter’ China Washington and Tokyo have escalated their rhetoric toward Beijing
Okinawa Governor Calls for Japan to Reduce China Tensions, Wants Fewer US Military Bases About 70% of US bases in Japan are in Okinawa
Japan Moves Radar Unit Closer to Taiwan, Senkakus Over Chinese Military Activity The US has told Japan it would defend the Senkakus if they come under attack
