TOKYO — Japan and the United States began a major joint military exercise Thursday in southern Japan as the allies aim to step up readiness in the face of China’s increasing assertiveness and North Korea’s intensifying missile launches. Joint field trainings that include amphibious landing exercises are planned on southwestern Japanese remote islands, including Tokunoshima, Amami and Tsutarajima, as Japan …
TOKYO — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her Japanese counterpart, Fumio Kishida, agreed on Thursday to strengthen the partnership in defense, trade and climate between their nations, including the beginning of formal talks toward a military information sharing agreement. Japan and New Zealand oppose any such attempt in the East or South China sea or any other place,” …
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Australian Defence Force personnel and federal police will be deployed to Solomon Islands as the Pacific Island nation faces a second day of rioting. Key points: Australia will deploy police and troops to the Solomon Islands to maintain stability The archipelago has seen a second day of violence and rioting in the capital The Prime Minister says the deployment is …
Despite a significant number of diplomatic visits and financial pledges, Australia's "step-up" in the Pacific last year was all but overshadowed by its lack of action on the single biggest threat facing the region: climate change. Key points: Australia's ministerial visits to the Pacific have significantly increased in recent years A new $2 billion Australian infrastructure financing initiative is now …
