Advertisement Banner
  • Home
  • News
  • Cyber News
  • Contact
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Cyber News
  • Contact
No Result
View All Result
Wellnessnewshubb
No Result
View All Result
Home Cyber News

UK, Japan Sign Defense Deal Amid Rising Concern About China – The Diplomat

admin by admin
January 11, 2023
in Cyber News


Flashpoints | Security | East Asia

The Reciprocal Access Agreement — Japan’s first with a European nation — allows the two countries to hold joint military exercises.

Advertisement

The leaders of Britain and Japan are signing a defense agreement on Wednesday that could see troops deployed to each others’ countries.

The two countries are strengthening military ties amid growing concern about China’s increasing military assertiveness and designs toward Taiwan, which it considers a renegade province.

The British government said the defense agreement “cements our commitment to the Indo-Pacific” region. It is due to be signed by Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and U.K. leader Rishi Sunak during a meeting in the symbolic setting of the Tower of London fortress.

The deal has been in the works for years, and was discussed when Kishida visited Sunak’s predecessor, Boris Johnson, in London in May. The Reciprocal Access Agreement — Japan’s first with a European nation — allows the two countries to hold joint military exercises.

Diplomat Brief

Weekly Newsletter

N

Get briefed on the story of the week, and developing stories to watch across the Asia-Pacific.

Get the Newsletter

The British government said it will allow the armed forces of the two Group of Seven countries “to plan and deliver larger and more complex military exercises and deployments.”

Enjoying this article? Click here to subscribe for full access. Just $5 a month.

It reflects a new “Indo-Pacific tilt” in Britain’s foreign policy following the country’s departure from the European Union in 2020. Britain sees Japan as its key East Asian ally.

“In this increasingly competitive world, it is more important than ever that democratic societies continue to stand shoulder to shoulder as we navigate the unprecedented global challenges of our time,” Sunak said.

The two leaders were meeting at the Tower of London, a 1,000-year-old former palace and prison that houses the Crown Jewels. Sunak’s office said they will view Japanese armor presented to King James in 1613 by Shogun Tokugawa Hidetada of Japan to mark the first-ever trade agreement between England and Japan.

Advertisement

Japan has joined Western nations in condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and imposing sanctions against Moscow. Japan also has supplied Ukraine with helmets and other non-lethal military aid.

Japan is concerned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could have an impact in East Asia, where China’s military has grown increasingly assertive and threatened to unite with Taiwan by force if necessary.

Concerned about rapid weapons advancement in China and North Korea, Japan in December adopted key security and defense reforms, including a counterstrike capability that makes a break from the self-defense-only principle it has maintained since its defeat in World War II.

Japan holds the presidency of the G-7 this year, and Kishida is on a weeklong trip to visit allies including Italy, France, Canada and the United States, where he is due to meet President Joe Biden at the White House on Friday.



Source link

Tags: East AsiaJapanJapan-U.K. defense dealJapan-U.K. Reciprocal Access AgreementJapan-U.K. relationsJapan-U.K. security relationsSecurity
Previous Post

LastPass breach exposes how US breach notification laws can leave consumers in the lurch

Next Post

Researchers: Large language models will revolutionize digital propaganda campaigns

Next Post

Researchers: Large language models will revolutionize digital propaganda campaigns

Recommended

The Uneasy Road to an ASEAN-EU Digital Partnership – The Diplomat

1 month ago

Human Trafficking Awareness: Meet Lantern Rescue

1 week ago

© 2022 Law Enforcement News Hubb All rights reserved.

Use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement unless specified. By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.

Navigate Site

  • Home
  • News
  • Cyber News
  • Contact

Newsletter Sign Up.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Cyber News
  • Contact

© 2022 Law Enforcement News Hubb All rights reserved.