Japan, Philippines and Asia

Japan and Philippines plan to convey to Trump the need for US engagement in Asia
Japan and the Philippines will convey to President-elect Donald Trump the urgent need for the U.S. to remain committed to help uphold the rule of law in an Asian region where security concerns have become “increasingly severe,
Japan, Philippines Urge Trump to Maintain US Security in Asia
Both nations plan to engage Trump's administration and China diplomatically to ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
Japan, Philippines vow to boost security ties over China concern
MANILA: Japan and the Philippines vowed on Wednesday (Jan 15) to strengthen security cooperation to counter China's actions in key sea trade routes, amid speculation incoming United States President Donald Trump could scale back security commitments in Asia.
US Secures Ties With Japan, Philippines Ahead of Trump Return
The US secured ties with key Asian allies Japan and the Philippines ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House, with President Joe Biden expressing optimism that a trilateral alliance will continue.
U.S., Japan, Philippines to deepen ties in East, South China seas
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden met virtually on Monday morning Asian time. Marcos' communications office said the leaders "agreed to enhance and deepen economic, maritime and technology cooperation."
Japan, US, Philippines agree to continue maritime security cooperation
Japan, the United States and the Philippines have agreed in an online meeting to continue cooperation in maritime security and other areas.
Japan, Philippines, U.S. vow to deepen cooperation, Manila says
Japan, the Philippines and the United States vowed to further strengthen their ties under a trilateral arrangement in the face of growing tensions in regional waters, Manila said on Monday following a call among their leaders.
Japan, U.S., Philippines to deepen cooperation over security
Japan, the United States and the Philippines agreed Monday to deepen trilateral cooperation in ensuring maritime and economic security and building resilient infrastructure in a virtual summit. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said he wants the three nations to coordinate more closely to realize a free and open Indo-Pacific,
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Japan to raise South China Sea issue with new Trump administration
Partnering with Southeast Asia is “vital for regional peace and stability,” Japan’s top diplomat says during Manila visit.
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Japan ‘Gravely Concerned’ About South China Sea Tensions, FM Says
Speaking in Manila, Iwaya Takeshi said that his country’s partnership with Southeast Asia was “vital for regional peace and ...
Japan 'gravely concerned' about maritime tensions escalating, foreign minister says
Japan is gravely concerned about actions in the South China Sea that are raising tensions, and strongly opposes any ...
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Japan FM: Cooperation of 'like-minded' states vital amid conflicts
Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi on Wednesday sought President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s continued support for Japan’s ...
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Trump concerns top agenda as Japanese and Philippine foreign ministers meet
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, who is set to attend Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, also stressed the necessity of being on ...
Landmark Japan-Philippines troop deployment pact nears the finish line
Observers have speculated that Shigeru Ishiba’s government might be delaying ratification to avoid antagonising China.
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Tensions Explode: China Threatened as Japan Arms Philippines Near Taiwan
The Philippines has initiated a significant move to strengthen its coastal defense by installing Japanese-supplied radar ...
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Biden to hold trilateral call with Japan and Philippines leaders
President Joe Biden will have a trilateral telephone call with Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Philippine President ...