America and Japan Strengthen Alliance Amid Rising China Concerns
Japan hosts 60,000 U.S. troops, co-produces advanced missile systems, and deepens defense cooperation to deter Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Japan hosts 60,000 U.S. troops, co-produces advanced missile systems, and deepens defense cooperation to deter Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific region.
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