Japan’s Ishiba heads to Malaysia and Indonesia to strengthen defense and economic ties
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Japan’s Ishiba heads to Malaysia and Indonesia to strengthen defense and economic ties

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Thursday began a trip to Malaysia and Indonesia as part of an effort to strengthen defense and economic ties with Southeast Asia as China’s threats grow in the region. The visit, his first for bilateral talks outside of international meetings, shows Japan’s commitment to further those ties even as the U.S. presence in the region may decrease after President-elect Donald Trump takes office later this month. Malaysia and Indonesia are maritime regional powers near vital shipping lanes and are key to Japanese and global security and the economy, and they share concerns over China’s increasing assertiveness, officials say. Ishiba, who will meet Friday with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, hopes to strengthen security cooperation and discuss efforts to ensure stable supply chains with Malaysia, which is chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations this year.

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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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China Daily  

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Japan's Ishiba voices concern over 'China's growing military activity' to Xi Jinping at APEC Summit

Firstpost  

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2 months ago

Japan’s prime minister vows military buildup and deeper ties with the US as regional tension rises

Associated Press  

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2 months ago

Japan's prime minister vows military buildup, deeper ties with the US as regional tension rises

New Indian Express  

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China Daily  

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Japan and Malaysia sign $2.8 mln maritime security assistance deal
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Japan and Malaysia sign $2.8 mln maritime security assistance deal

Firstpost  

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Al Jazeera  

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US pushes defense ties with Indonesia as China strengthens
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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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Japan, Indonesia sign arms transfer pact amid China concerns

Associated Press  

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Japan’s PM, in Indonesia, says SE Asia key for his nation

Associated Press  

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