"US-Japan Alliance Overhaul: Kishida's Congress Speech and Biden's Closed-Door Meeting"
TL;DR
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addressed Congress, emphasizing the importance of U.S. leadership and support for Ukraine amid threats from China, North Korea, and Russia. He urged Congress to act on stalled aid for Ukraine, which has been delayed in the House due to opposition from some Republicans. Kishida also met with President Biden to discuss defense partnerships, economic cooperation, and announced new initiatives to upgrade military frameworks and address China's pressure in the South China Sea.
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- US, Japan military alliance to get biggest revamp since 1951 DW (English)
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