The Japanese and Philippine officials "expressed serious concern over the dangerous and ... Jian said "the Asia-Pacific region does not need military blocs, let alone small groupings that ...

But it will have a particular effect on a major concern of the government ... Even before President Donald Trump’s re-election, Japan had begun to make bolder military pledges. Under former ...

"China will exercise extraordinary military sway — will be able to ... in its stance on Ukraine have also raised concern in Japan. Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February ...

China's emphasis on military development, support of Russia and ties to Iran and North Korea make China a serious concern, Rutte said while meeting with Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani on ...