Japanese PM Ishiba stresses need to strengthen U.S.-Japan alliance amid regional tensions.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba highlighted the importance of strengthening the U.S.-Japan alliance amid growing assertiveness from China and North Korea. Ishiba also expressed interest in meeting the newly-elected U.S. President, Donald Trump, though no dates are set. The cabinet plans to approve a draft budget for the next fiscal year, with aims to raise minimum wages and boost private consumption.

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