Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr convened in Manila to discuss bolstering their security alliance amid ongoing disputes in Asian waters, a clear reference to China’s actions. They aim to negotiate defense pacts, including the Acquisition and Cross-servicing Agreement, and address the impact of US-China trade tensions on the global economy.
Japan and Philippines to start talks on two defense pacts in the face of China’s growing aggression
