Amid concerns over the potential return of Donald Trump to the White House in November and China's increasing regional presence, Japan is significantly enhancing its security cooperation with the Philippines against the background of improved US-Philippine ties and the United States. This move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen military spending and build defense ties with neighboring countries, as reported via @opinion. A former senior official in Trump's administration has reassured that Japan's alliance with the United States would remain stable even if Trump were re-elected. Meanwhile, Japan is also preparing for economic contingencies, as indicated by Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel, which reflects a strategic approach to safeguard against any shifts in U.S. policy related to the Nov. 5 election. The U.S. and Japan continue to deepen their military collaboration, with activities such as joint training and ship maintenance in Yokohama to ensure readiness in the Indo-Pacific region.
Commentary: Given former U.S. President Donald Trump's views on the recent Nippon Steel deal to buy U.S. Steel, Japanese firms need to cover all bases in case the Nov. 5 election goes in his favor. https://t.co/3FD8W8f10L
The U.S. & Japan train together, and it’s time we maintain and repair our ships together. If called to conflict, our adversaries need to know our ships will stay in the Indo-Pacific. Readiness preserves peace. Appreciate visiting #Yokohama with @SecNav Del Toro. #USJapanAlliance… https://t.co/pxKVbHLeYD
A return of Trump would be worrisome across the Indo-Pacific, so Japan is upping military spending and building defense ties with neighbors https://t.co/8uFp3kRPtb via @opinion
A return of Trump would be worrisome across the Indo-Pacific, so Japan is upping military spending and building defense ties with neighbors https://t.co/4RegKmwGHk
Japan need not worry about a major shakeup in its alliance with the United States if former President Donald Trump is returned to the White House in November, a former senior official in his administration has said. https://t.co/Bi1rrUCXba
Security cooperation between Japan and the Philippines is strengthening against the background of improved US-Philippine ties and China’s increasing regional presence. https://t.co/Yie4DvTUaC