Japan PM to discuss Chinese aggression, US tariffs during Philippines visit

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Their talks are expected to focus on China's aggressive actions in the disputed South China Sea and East China Sea, a reaffirmation of their commitment to a three-way alliance with the United States, and the barrage of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, officials said.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is travelling to the Philippines on Tuesday seeking to further boost an alliance in the face of China's growing assertiveness in the region.

Ishiba will meet Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos in Manila on Tuesday at the start of his two-day visit.

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Markets: IndiaBruneiChinaJapanMalaysiaPhilippinesTaiwanUkraineUnited StatesVietnam

Topics: Food Chinese coast East China Philippine military President Beijing Coast guard Manila Donald Trump Guard Shigeru Ishiba South China Coast guard in the South China Magbanua Japanese legislature Akira Nakamura South China Sea Prime Minister Ferdinand Marcos Laguna Philippine coast East China Sea Defence equipment Ishiba Tokyo Asia Washington

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Published On: 2025-04-29 @ 10:55:41 (19 hours ago)

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