Japan and the Philippines boosted security cooperation in Tokyo, aiming to counter China's assertiveness.
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Updated sep 22
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Japan and the Philippines boosted security cooperation in Tokyo, aiming to counter China's assertiveness.
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Japan and Philippines upgraded security ties in Tokyo to counter China.1 source
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Philippines
archipelagic country in Southeast Asia
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Tokyo
capital and largest city of Japan
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Sanae Takaichi
Japanese politician, Prime Minister of Japan since 2025
Related events
- Formal talks on GSOMIA and defense cooperation took place between Japan and the Philippines.
- The Philippines is deepening defense cooperation through bilateral agreements, including a Mutual Logistics Support Arrangement, linking security to regional stability in the Indo-Pacific.
- The Philippines conducted a state visit to Tokyo to strengthen bilateral ties with Japan.
- Talks held during a state visit between Japan and the President of the Philippines to discuss deepening security and bilateral issues.
- Tokyo's military expansion aligns with NATO and US allies.