Japan, Philippines, and US Join Forces to Counter China’s Maritime Expansion
Members of the Philippine Coast Guard take part in a simulation during a trilateral maritime exercise with Japan and U.S. coast guards, 15 nautical miles off the coast of Bataan province, western Philippines, on June 6, 2023. Jes Aznar/Getty Images
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has wrapped up his visit to the Philippines, focused on solidifying a new military partnership. Concurrently, the United States, Japan, and the Philippines are forming an alliance to counter the Chinese regime’s growing aggression in the region.
Jon Sun is a contributor to The Epoch Times with a focus on China-related topics.
