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flag Japan and Britain strengthen cyber and supply chain ties to reduce reliance on China.

flag Japan and Britain have agreed to deepen cybersecurity cooperation and diversify critical minerals supply chains amid rising concerns over China’s influence. flag During a January 31, 2026, visit to Tokyo, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced a new cyber strategic partnership to strengthen economic and national security. flag The two nations also committed to securing supply chains for rare earth elements and other strategic resources, part of broader efforts to reduce dependency on single sources. flag The move underscores Japan’s push to expand security and trade ties with like-minded partners, including the U.S. and Australia, as it seeks resilience amid geopolitical uncertainty. flag Both leaders supported a free and predictable multilateral trade system, including expanding the CPTPP and strengthening ties with the EU.

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