Japan's PM visits Manila to boost defense ties as China's aggression grows
Friday, 3 November 2023 Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida is visiting the Philippines to strengthen alliances in response to China's assertiveness in the region. He is expected to announce a security aid package and upcoming negotiations for a defense pact. The visit highlights the transformation of ties between the two countries since Japan's occupation of the Philippines during World War II. Kishida will address the Philippine congress and visit a Japanese-funded subway project before leaving for Malaysia. The new security aid is likely to include non-lethal equipment and infrastructure improvements.
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Friday, 3 November 2023
