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Japan and US agree to strengthen deterrence as China grows

Japan and United States defence chiefs agreed to strengthen deterrence as China’s influence grows. They also discussed steps to prevent misconduct after a United States Marine was arrested in Okinawa in October over the murder of a woman.
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