Japan PM to unveil boost in defense spending at Biden summit

Reuters

20 May, 2022, 11:20 am

Last modified: 20 May, 2022, 11:24 am

Japan PM to unveil boost in defense spending at Biden summit

The US-Japan alliance to counter China was among the top agenda items for the summit

Reuters

20 May, 2022, 11:20 am

Last modified: 20 May, 2022, 11:24 am

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida attends a news conference in Tokyo, Japan April 26, 2022. David Mareuil/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida attends a news conference in Tokyo, Japan April 26, 2022. David Mareuil/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to announce an increase in defense spending at a summit next week with US President Joe Biden, TV Asahi said on Friday.

Without identifying sources, the broadcaster said reaffirming the US-Japan alliance to counter China was among the top agenda items for the summit.

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