Kishida Affirms Japan's Support for U.S. Global Leadership, Warns of China Threat
• Japanese PM Kishida urges US to continue leading role in world affairs, says "world needs the United States to play this pivotal role"
• Notes Japan standing with US, says "You are not alone. We are with you" regarding upholding international order
• Warns "Ukraine of today may be the East Asia of tomorrow" without US presence in Indo-Pacific
• Says China presents "greatest strategic challenge" to not just Japan but international community
• Reminds Congress of US' "noble sacrifices" post-WWII to help rebuild Japan from bitter enemy to close ally