On April 7, China conducted military drills in the South China Sea, as announced by the PLA Southern Theater Command, which also organized a joint naval and air combat patrol. This action was taken just as the United States, the Philippines, Japan, and Australia commenced their first joint naval exercises in the South China Sea, marking a historic and unprecedented move in the region. Concurrently, significant diplomatic and defense engagements are taking place, with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan visiting Washington for a state visit, the first in nine years. This visit, described as historic and unprecedented, includes discussions on bolstering military cooperation with the United States, focusing on defense issues, supply chains, and cutting-edge technologies, including semiconductors and AI. The overarching emphasis of these discussions is on the strategic challenges posed by China.
PM Kishida: I have arrived in Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States of America. I will now begin my official visit, the first by a Japanese prime minister in nine years https://t.co/5GQS7beqB8
Japan PM Fumio Kishida heads to Washington looking to strengthen his country’s alliance with the US while sidestepping thorny issues like the planned takeover of US Steel https://t.co/5i9vjWM2Fo
JAPANESE PRIME MINISTER FUMIO KISHIDA'S SIX-DAY OFFICIAL VISIT TO WASHINGTON INCLUDES A STATE DINNER, CONGRESSIONAL SPEECH, AND FACTORY TOURS IN NORTH CAROLINA - SOURCES
Welcome to the U.S.! @JPN_PMO Prime Minister Kishida has just landed @Andrews_JBA! 🛬 During his official visit, PM Kishida will be meeting with @POTUS Biden and addressing a joint meeting of Congress! Follow us for visit updates and 🇯🇵-🇺🇸 global partnership moments! https://t.co/zjlf0GnuTJ
Biden to Host Japanese & Filipino Leaders as Nations Hold War Games in South China Sea https://t.co/ueFZddckTv
The U.S. Army will hold combat training in the Philippines to hone skills as maritime tensions rise https://t.co/3naGydoMG8
Trading places. Ambassador Yamada and I share a love for one another’s country and a deep commitment to strengthening the #USJapanAlliance. Enjoyed a robust discussion at @CSIS on PM @Kishida230’s State Visit and the beginning of a new era in regional cooperation. @JapanEmbDC https://t.co/YqRbjcyBW4
The U.S. Army is introducing a joint battlefield training in the Philippines to improve combat readiness. https://t.co/ahoJDnWm6g
Japan’s Kishida warns world at ‘historic turning point’ as he touts US alliance ahead of Biden summit https://t.co/x1rrgpWgcs
🔍 With Trump and China looming, how much does the US trust Japan? Fumio Kishia sits down as prime minister with Joe Biden on Wednesday to redefine a complicated relationship — but there’s a big elephant in the room ⬇️ https://t.co/m1GeI1xlbf
Japanese PM Kishida will land in Washington tonight. He & Biden will announce that the US & Japan are planning the biggest upgrade to the alliance since the 1960 mutual defence treaty. #BigWeekForIndoPacific Here is our #scoop from a few weeks ago. 👇 https://t.co/D1WShmGWke
Japan's Kishida and Biden to agree on establishing Indo-Pacific disaster depot https://t.co/GfEUgMUMA4
PM Kishida: World at 'Historic Turning Point,' Japan to Increase Military Posture https://t.co/LJ6bTv3eNf
US, Japan to make 'historic' announcements at summit: Official https://t.co/1Q94T3kJaZ https://t.co/g96Y7b2sbl
The U.S. Army is introducing a joint battlefield training in the Philippines to improve combat readiness including by ensuring an adequate supply of ammunition and other needs in difficult conditions in tropical jungles and on scattered islands, a U.S... https://t.co/VR9uRLDeyP
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden's summit meeting later this week will likely center on supply chains and cutting-edge technologies — including semiconductors and AI — in addition to defense issues, all with an eye on China. https://t.co/vq3NKjJLbe
The White House is ready for Kishida’s visit https://t.co/yjQwpBJWGE
The U.S. debate over American strategic priorities has puzzled many in Japan who have relied on a strong bipartisan foundation for the U.S.-Japan alliance, writes @SheilaSmithCFR. https://t.co/8qR3aH3BBs
When Pres. Biden hosts Japanese Prime Minister Kishida at the White House for an official visit Wednesday, an administration official tells @ABC News the two countries will make "historic" announcements. https://t.co/9QXjveuEdh
Wondering why the Japanese flag is flying throughout DC? It’s to celebrate Prime Minister Kishida’s official visit to the US, and he arrives today! It’s wonderful to see the city celebrating this historic moment in Japan-U.S. friendship 🇯🇵🇺🇸 https://t.co/oPPydLH4Kj
Army initiates joint battlefield training in the Philippines to bolster combat readiness. https://t.co/kJbA4h1wXW
President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hold talks on Wednesday. https://t.co/ymf9zub9xl
China Topic A as Biden welcomes Japanese, Philippine leaders for summits https://t.co/SCB8VU9Jhr
Biden warns China on South China Sea aggression while boosting Taiwan https://t.co/t6bAqRV9PU https://t.co/CntMYnnIiy
Biden pokes the dragon: President will warn China to stop aggressive tactics in the South China Sea and announces $6.6 billion CHIP investment for Taiwan days after he called Xi https://t.co/7O330keKeI https://t.co/U95iLf59jw
U.S. Army introducing joint battlefield training in the Philippines to improve combat readiness, U.S. general says. https://t.co/CEtoHVFZFQ
.@USAmbJapan Rahm Emanuel and Japanese Ambassador to the U.S. Shigeo Yamada preview Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s official visit to the United States., @CSIS hosts – LIVE on C-SPAN https://t.co/BuD31HHuPV
The Philippines says around 3,500 Filipino and American soldiers have started their annual joint training on its main Luzon island, a day after the allied nations held drills with Japan and Australia in the South China Sea https://t.co/g7crrDiJPy via @bpolitics
With Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida set to meet this week with U.S. President Joe Biden, the two sides hope to kick off talks toward an agreement to keep American rocket technologies out of the wrong hands. https://t.co/qM87rcVOGH
US, Japan, Philippines meet to bolster ties as security worries mount https://t.co/ff0CsnfBK1
U.S. Army will hold combat training in the Philippines to hone skills as maritime tensions rise https://t.co/Gp3bxLazGH
Japan doubles down on the US alliance as China looms https://t.co/FgS3gTxyq6 | opinion
Biden to warn Beijing over aggressive South China Sea tactics https://t.co/w8L5mcspdU via @ft
#SouthChinaSea: Fears of 'military conflict' as #US issues stern warning to #China Joe Biden will issue a warning to Beijing about their aggressive actions in the South China Sea, as fears over a military conflict between China and the Philippines brew. The US President will… https://t.co/bPHXrgZt1X
Kishida departs for US for 1st state visit by Japan PM in 9 years https://t.co/CY4n0vgUKU
First US-Japan-Philippines Summit To Boost Defence Ties, China Reacts https://t.co/TZvBqmjgkY https://t.co/UCfed4r9gg
⚠️ US, JAPAN, PHILIPPINES MEET TO BOLSTER TIES AS SECURITY WORRIES MOUNT Full Story → https://t.co/9sW0ZFSAhZ U.S. 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…
The leaders of Japan and the Philippines head to Washington this week for a first trilateral summit aimed at boosting defence ties, hot on the heels of four-way military drills in the South China Sea that riled Beijing. https://t.co/lip3YHejIG
The Philippines says around 3,500 Filipino and American soldiers have started their annual joint training on its main Luzon island, a day after the allied nations held drills with Japan and Australia in the South China Sea https://t.co/Rwoaw50pWE
South China Sea: Fears of 'military conflict' as US issues stern warning to Beijing https://t.co/0ympkBZ452
PM Kishida departs Japan for whirlwind tour of US, including state visit at White House and trilateral summit with US and Philippine leaders. https://t.co/ocf8L93lwQ
PM Kishida: From now I will set off to the United States. With the international community now at a historic turning point, the Japan-U.S. Alliance is becoming increasingly important. (1/2) https://t.co/KO4EjUqVK3
JAPAN PM KISHIDA: WOULD LIKE TO CONFIRM JAPAN-U.S. TIES ARE ROCK SOLID, WHEN ASKED ABOUT TRIP TO U.S.
JAPAN PM KISHIDA: U.S.-JAPAN ALLILANCE IS INCREASINGLY IMPORTANT AS SECURITY ENVIRONMENT SURROUNDING JAPAN IS GETTING MORE SEVERE
Ahead of a visit to Washington this week, Prime Minister Kishida said he is seeking to build a multilayered defense network with other countries while bolstering military cooperation with the United States. https://t.co/Qqpye0WVWL
At Biden-Kishida summit, tech tie-ups are as important as defense deals https://t.co/JJtFizkdpp
FT Exclusive: President Joe Biden will warn China about its increasingly aggressive activity in the South China Sea during summits with his Japanese and Philippine counterparts, senior US officials told the FT https://t.co/j7mSwYk27o https://t.co/V2mmHGTfmk
[OPINION] Expectations for Philippines-US-Japan trilateral cooperation: A view from Japan #ThoughtLeaders #Voices https://t.co/Ai7qWXQfz6
US-Japan-Philippines summit this week to contain China. Kishida and Marcos are flying to DC to meet with Biden. Expect some “historic” and “unprecedented” military agreements. It will be all about #China, specifically South China Sea. Mad warmonger USA and its puppets. https://t.co/2a6go4ApIU
A new era in regional security and collaboration has just set sail 🚢. Regional security requires a regional response. The first-ever quadrilateral maritime training exercise between 🇺🇸, 🇯🇵, 🇵🇭, and 🇦🇺 in the South China Sea is the latest example of what #IndoPacific defense… https://t.co/PZt5bx05No
Our allies, specifically Japan, are rightfully concerned that Trump will dismantle the progress we've made to strengthen our partnerships. This week will be critical to solidifying the relationship between the U.S. and Japan - one of our most important allies in the Pacific. https://t.co/jUP2NSG8zW
Live news: US to discuss countering China with Japan and Philippines https://t.co/0YDwJqh86G
US, Japanese, Australian and Philippine defence ministers also put out joint statement yesterday about first joint military exercises in the Philippine EEZ https://t.co/0NjakHbFko https://t.co/K6220RbQcp
Check out our other #scoop from this weekend. #Aukus defence ministers planning to announce on Monday that will start consultations about involving other countries in #Pillar2 - but no invite for #Japan just yet so #Jaucus will have to wait some more. 👉 https://t.co/u0QcMiN6fb https://t.co/K6220RbQcp
Japan spaceport, AI disinformation on agenda as U.S. summit nears https://t.co/6DKoOkL0i2
#SCOOP Biden to warn #China over aggressive acts around #SecondThomasShoal in South China Sea, arguably most dangerous #flashpoint as Washington worries China will trigger US-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty https://t.co/nf8rehnbzT
Biden to warn Beijing against meddling in South China Sea https://t.co/itJ6MFQrMN
Ahead of state visit, an "epic" shift in Japan’s defense posture, writes Takeo Akiba, the Japanese national security adviser. https://t.co/Guoflkal4M
WATCH: The Philippines, the United States, Australia, and Japan successfully engaged in the first multilateral maritime cooperative activity (MMCA) in the West Philippine Sea on Sunday, April 7. https://t.co/SbBSc4kSCk https://t.co/F2Ey8wBlMW
The Armed Forces of the Philippines says the activities were "designed to enhance the different forces' abilities to work together effectively in maritime scenarios." https://t.co/hRVeD1uEMb
Big week in Washington. 🇺🇸 🤝 🇯🇵 https://t.co/STb39TPmt2
China holds ‘combat patrol’ in South China Sea amid US-led war games https://t.co/dTFNqK6QeM https://t.co/LnFGFym31U
China's PLA Announces 'Combat Patrols' In Disputed South China Sea https://t.co/VB1QBp0wMA
China conducts military drills in South China Sea #ARYNews https://t.co/v5ilOvCW3s
When President Biden welcomes Japan’s prime minister, Fumio Kishida, to Washington this week for a visit highlighted by the pomp of a state dinner, there will be an inescapable subtext to all the ceremony: Both leaders are in a fight to keep their jobs. https://t.co/VaOdiEAZOr
China will conduct exercises in the South China Sea today The exercises were announced immediately after the announcement that joint exercises would be held in the South China Sea in the near future. Japan, USA, Australia and Philippines. https://t.co/RSCyO2s81a
#China conducts #MilitaryDrills in #SouthChinaSea https://t.co/MgsJ9x22i6
The PLA’s Southern Theater Command’s latest statement today: “ALL military activities that disrupt and creates hotspots in the South China Sea are fully under control!” Today, US🇺🇸 the Philippines🇵🇭 Japan🇯🇵and Australia🇦🇺 will hold their first joint naval exercises in the SCS. https://t.co/G3FESU9W4O
The PLA Southern Theater Command announced that it organized a joint naval and air combat patrol in the #SouthChinaSea on Sunday, adding all military activities that disturb the stability of the South China Sea are under control. (file pic) https://t.co/CLXuGCXDDB
China to conduct drills in the South China Sea on April 7 https://t.co/pMlCvuxCfL
#NewsAlert | China to conduct drills Sunday in South China Sea: army | reported by news agency AFP
BREAKING 🚨 China to conduct drills Sunday in South China Sea: army https://t.co/hknS1PeihT https://t.co/KxIZefwqPi