Chinese aggression causes Japan, US, Philippines to begin security talks

Robert Besser
01 Apr 2023, 04:41 GMT+10

Japan, the US and the Philippines are preparing to establish a formal framework for high-level ministerial talks on security matters
This follows fears over intensifying Chinese military activity directed towards Taiwan could escalate into war
The three countries are considering holding their first meeting as early as April, the Kyodo news agency said

TOKYO, Japan: Fears over intensifying Chinese military activity directed towards Taiwan could escalate into war have prompted Japan, the United States and the Philippines to establish a formal framework for high-level ministerial talks on security matters.

The three countries are considering holding their first meeting as early as April, the Kyodo news agency said.

Japan held joint military exercises with the United States and the Philippines as recently as October.

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