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
Biden Tells Japan’s New PM That the US Will Defend Senkaku Islands from China The Senkakus are a group of uninhabited islands in the East China Sea that are controlled by Japan
Russian Fighters Intercept US Bomber Near Disputed Island Island of Iturup is claimed by Russia and Japan
Biden Hosts First Quad Summit to Strengthen Partnership Against China The Quad leaders agreed to hold an annual summit
Biden to Host First In-Person Quad Summit With Eye on China Strengthening ties between the US, Japan, Australia, and India is a key aspect of Biden's strategy against China
Quad Countries to Hold Drills Off Guam Aimed at China The drill will be the second time the navies of the US, Japan, Australia, and India participate in the Malabar Exercise