Japan has initiated a Pacific cybersecurity campaign to counter the perceived threat from China, emphasizing the importance of enhancing collaboration with the United States and the Philippines in the Indo-Pacific region. This move is reflected in Japan's annual foreign policy report, highlighting the country's strategy to counter China's assertive behavior. Senior diplomats from Japan, the United States, and the Philippines have pledged to further their cooperation, setting the stage for their first-ever trilateral summit next month. Additionally, discussions on cooperating with the AUKUS defense grouping on technology at a summit in Washington have been indicated by a U.S. diplomat. The Japan-U.S. partnership in national security and emerging technologies has been deemed crucial for ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has committed to strengthening Japan's deterrence capabilities amidst an increasingly severe security environment, as reported by NHK. This commitment was made during a speech at the graduation ceremony for the National Defense Academy. Furthermore, Japan has expressed grave concern over the repeated dangerous actions by the Chinese Coast Guard in the South China Sea, which resulted in Filipino injuries, reiterating its solidarity with the Philippines. The United States has condemned China's 'dangerous actions' in the South China Sea, standing with the Philippines and highlighting China's disregard for international law.
China continues to execute “belligerent, dangerous, & aggressive activity” in the South China Sea, Adm. Aquilino told Congress last week. “Those are not based on legality. The 2016 tribunal ruled that the PRC has no legal claim—yet they continue to drive a perception &… https://t.co/2nFtGkhdYO
Kishida pledges to boost defense capabilities to preserve peace: Japan will work to strengthen its defense and diplomatic capabilities to maintain peace, Prime Minister Kishida Fumio said on Saturday, according to public… https://t.co/aEIjFb3G35 #japannews #japantoday
The Peoples Republic of China's provocations in the South China Sea today resulted in injuries to Filipino crew members, undermined regional stability, and showed clear disregard for international law. The United States stands with our Philippine allies.
🔴 US CONDEMNS CHINA'S 'DANGEROUS ACTIONS' IN SOUTH CHINA SEA, STANDS WITH PHILIPPINES: STATE DEPT
Foreign governments stand with Philippines after latest incident in Ayungin Shoal https://t.co/KhXiCxEa6v via @rapplerdotcom
After Ayungin harassment, China tells PH: Prepare ‘to bear all potential consequences’ https://t.co/KzZE8T71pf via @rapplerdotcom
Statement from #Japan's ambassador in the #Philippines "Japan reiterates its grave concern on the repeated dangerous actions by #Chinese Coast Guard in South China Sea which resulted in Filipino injuries." "Japan stands in solidarity with the Philippines." https://t.co/fD3srHLAJ9
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida vowed Saturday to enhance his country's defense capabilities in an increasingly severe security environment, during a speech at the graduation ceremony for the National Defense Academy. https://t.co/eRLdRuhsFR
Japan PM pledges to boost defence, diplomatic capabilities to preserve peace, NHK says https://t.co/Yfvf8EhAhp https://t.co/1IYCNHnUDy
Japan reiterates its grave concern on the repeated dangerous actions by CCG in SCS which resulted in Filipino injuries. Japan stands in solidarity w/ the PH as confirmed at the 🇯🇵 🇵🇭 🇺🇸 Vice Foreign Ministers’ meeting held in this week. https://t.co/oRoitV6jxO
PM Kishida vows to strengthen Japan's deterrence capabilities https://t.co/JODxSuCNd1
Japan is expected to discuss cooperating on technology with the AUKUS defense grouping at a summit in Washington next month, according to comments from a high-ranking U.S. diplomat. https://t.co/duGJVALPZg
Japan, U.S. and Philippines vow to boost ties ahead of April summit https://t.co/okVscwZjt1
Japan policy paper targets U.S.-Philippine ties to counter China https://t.co/yWzrpcxadj
Japan-U.S. partnership in national security and emerging technologies is crucial in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. It was a pleasure meeting with @SteveScalise to discuss our nations' shared priorities for further collaboration. - Ambassador Yamada https://t.co/LHCSTp252s
Japan is expected to discuss cooperating on technology with the AUKUS defense grouping at a summit in Washington next month, a U.S. diplomat has said. https://t.co/LlbYMos0WG
Senior U.S. diplomat foresees progress on Japan, AUKUS cooperation; nuclear issue to be skirted https://t.co/x6txKQDqEs
U.S. diplomat: Kishida, Biden to agree on greater military unity | The Asahi Shimbun Asia & #Japan Watch https://t.co/44X4nKAhgW
Japan will emphasize the importance of boosting collaboration with the United States and the Philippines to counter China's assertive behavior in the Indo-Pacific region, a draft of its annual foreign policy report showed Thursday. https://t.co/9d5BAqwzt1
Senior diplomats from Japan, the United States and the Philippines on Thursday pledged to further promote their cooperation, paving the way for their first-ever trilateral summit next month. https://t.co/7QpKSFpd4z
Japan begins Pacific cybersecurity push to counter China threat https://t.co/N3CXM3NOLj