Japan is deepening security cooperation with the Philippines as it shifts away from pacifism, involving US military bases in Okinawa.
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Japan is deepening security cooperation with the Philippines as it shifts away from pacifism, involving US military bases in Okinawa.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Japan expanded its defense cooperation with Manila (Philippines).Sub-event
- The Philippines is formalizing its defense relationships with Japan and Australia while navigating the realities of China's One China Policy.Sub-event
Japan is strengthening security ties with the Philippines, involving US bases in Okinawa.1 source
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Philippines
archipelagic country in Southeast Asia
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Okinawa
smallest of the five main islands of Japan
Related events
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- The Philippines is facing territorial disputes with China over the Scarborough Shoal and South China Sea, leading them to seek advanced military hardware from the US.
- An air base in Okinawa is identified as a key strategic hub in relation to North Korea.
- A US service member was involved in a murder case in Okinawa, leading to scrutiny of the Japan-US alliance.