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January 13, 2023

U.S. and Japan Pledge Stronger Military Ties as Biden Meets with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida
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President Biden is meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at
the White House today as the two nations reinforce their military
cooperation in an effort to counter China's strength. Japan recently
revised its long-standing pacifist position, building up its military
capabilities amid increasing regional tensions, including expanding its
military base near Taiwan. China again warned this week against
international interference in the issue of Taiwanese independence.


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