Posted 4/8/2024, 10:04:44 AM
Biden Hosts Japan, Philippines Leaders for Security Talks Amid China Tensions
- Biden to host leaders of Japan and Philippines to strengthen economic and defense ties amid regional security concerns about China
- Kishida visiting U.S. to boost popularity at home and cement defense cooperation such as acquisition of U.S. missiles
- Controversy over proposed acquisition of U.S. steel maker by Japanese firm Nippon Steel
- Leaders to discuss countering Chinese aggression in South China Sea and upgrading U.S.-Japan military coordination
- Focus on increasing joint development of military equipment and Japanese investment in U.S. in areas like AI, cloud computing