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Hegseth welcomes Japan’s arms spending increase, says US-Japan alliance key to deter China

By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday welcomed Japan s determination to accelerate its ongoing military buildup and defense spending. During a visit to Japan, Hegseth said he hopes to see those pledges implemented as soon as possible, noting China s increasingly assertive military activity. “The threats we face are real, and they are urgent. China s unprecedented military buildup and its aggressive...


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