Japan's PM Ishiba plans to discuss defense and regional cooperation with US President-elect Trump.

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba plans to have "frank discussions" with US President-elect Donald Trump, emphasizing the importance of cooperation for a "free and open Pacific." Ishiba aims to strengthen the Japan-US alliance amid concerns over China's territorial assertiveness and North Korea's missile activities. Trump's "America First" approach may require Japan to increase its defense contributions.

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