
Japan extends US military support amid China, N.Korea ‘challenges’
Tokyo (AFP) Jan 7, 2022 - Japan moved ahead with an expansion of support to US troops as the allies held top-level talks on Friday over tensions with China and North Korea.
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Tokyo (AFP) Jan 7, 2022 - Japan moved ahead with an expansion of support to US troops as the allies held top-level talks on Friday over tensions with China and North Korea.
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