Japanese FM visits Philippines to strengthen ties against China's regional influence.

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will visit the Philippines on January 14-15 to bolster their strategic partnership, focusing on defense and security cooperation. This visit comes as the Philippines and Japan, both U.S. allies, are strengthening ties to counter China's growing influence in the region, particularly in the South China Sea. The meeting will also cover economic and development cooperation.

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