thejapantimes, 
When Defense Minister Minoru Kihara travels to Hawaii for talks with his U.S., Australian and Philippine counterparts, there will be one thing on his mind: how to deepen ties to counter China. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/30/japan/politics/kihara-defense-chiefs-hawaii-preview/ #japan #politics #minorukihara #defenseministry #defense #china #australia #philippines #southchinasea #usmilitary #lloydaustin