Japan-U.S. Alliance
Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited the United States to bolster the Japan-U.S. alliance against China's military coercion, meeting U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The two demonstrated alliance strength through a joint workout and agreed to expand joint exercises and defense industry cooperation.
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Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday, agreeing to work toward her visit to the United States in the spring to further strengthen their alliance. The discussion centered on regional issues amid strained relations with China.