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
Japanese Warships Sail Near Chinese-Controlled Islands in South China Sea US allies are joining Washington in putting pressure on Beijing in the region
Japan, Australia to Sign Military Pact With Eye on China Under the deal, troops from each country will be able to freely enter the other
Japan Boosts Coast Guard Fleet Over China’s Patrols Near Senkaku Islands The Senkakus are uninhabited islands in the East China Sea that the US has pledged to defend
Report: US, Japan Draw Up Military Plans for Taiwan Emergency The US and Japan have been openly discussing Taiwan
Japan Agrees to Increase Payment to Support US Troop Presence Over the next five years, Japan will pay $9.2 billion
Japan’s PM Wants Military to Be Able to Strike Other Countries Under Japan's post-WWII constitution, its military is only meant to exist for self-defense