On 2024-04-10 and 2024-04-11, US President Joe Biden sought to form a coalition with Japan and the Philippines to counteract the influence of a rising China. This initiative was underscored during a meeting in Washington with Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., aimed at strengthening defense and economic ties among the three nations. The discussions highlighted the United States' commitment to expanding its military presence in the region and reaffirming its defense pledges to both Japan and the Philippines amid growing confrontations with China.
President Biden reaffirmed pledges to come to the defense of Japan and the Philippines as they're confronted by China https://t.co/6Junn5WiHD
Biden reaffirms US pledges to come to the defense of Japan and the Philippines as they're confronted by China https://t.co/9IRTthQQPD
Biden Hosts Japanese & Filipino Leaders as U.S. Expands Military Presence Near China https://t.co/2g9E5mHgqE
US President Joe Biden, Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are meeting in Washington to strengthen defense and economic ties between the three nations. https://t.co/RKbr0k6wjc
Biden seeks a coalition with Japan, the Philippines to counter a rising China https://t.co/5CR2MWMgXY https://t.co/0FAi8iryMy
Biden seeks coalition with Japan, Philippines to counter a rising China https://t.co/2WNVGIuQwF
President Joe Biden hosts the leaders of Japan and the Philippines this week to boost economic and defense ties as the allies seek to offset China's growing might and manage risks ranging from North Korea to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. https://t.co/lO9cxr6ARE