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Biden announces plans to help bolster Japan's military and expand US military access to Philippine bases
05:57 - 09:45 (03:47)
The US is aiming to help Japan counter China's military power and will have greater access to Philippine military bases. The move suggests a growing concern over China's territorial ambitions in the Asia Pacific region.
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The U.S. and Japan's recent meeting highlighted their concern over China's potential military action in the Asia Pacific region, leading to the U.S. helping Japan bolster its military and change its pacifist stance since World War II.
05:57 - 08:18 (02:20)
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The U.S. and Japan's recent meeting highlighted their concern over China's potential military action in the Asia Pacific region, leading to the U.S. helping Japan bolster its military and change its pacifist stance since World War II.
ChapterBiden announces plans to help bolster Japan's military and expand US military access to Philippine bases
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The US has been increasing its military presence in the Pacific, particularly in the Philippines, in response to China's ongoing claims in the West Philippine Sea.
08:18 - 09:45 (01:26)
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The US has been increasing its military presence in the Pacific, particularly in the Philippines, in response to China's ongoing claims in the West Philippine Sea. This trend was further emphasized by a recent announcement by President Biden alongside leaders from Australia and the United Kingdom.