U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday met virtually with his counterparts from Japan and the Philippines to advance cooperation among the three countries, the White House said. The three leaders discussed trilateral maritime security and economic cooperation,

Newsweek reached out to the Philippine Coast Guard and Chinese Foreign Ministry with written requests for comment. Why It Matters. Beijing claims most of the South China Sea as it

Partnering with Southeast Asia is “vital for regional peace and stability,” Japan’s top diplomat says during Manila visit.

Japan and Indonesia agreed to enhance cooperation on maritime security with an eye on China’s growing assertiveness in the South China Sea over territorial claims.

The complaint stems from the presence of two coast guard vessels in and around the disputed Scarborough Shoal.

Japan's foreign minister, Takeshi Iwaya, has expressed concern over escalating tensions in the South China Sea and opposes any unilateral attempts to alter the status quo. During a visit to the Philippines,

Japan positions itself as a key regional stabilizer amid growing security concerns, potential U.S. diplomatic shifts, analysts said.

BOGOR, Jan 11 — Japan will give Indonesia two high-speed patrol boats, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Saturday ... deepening security ties in the region. China claims almost all of the South China Sea despite an international ruling in 2016 ...

Japans Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has urged U.S. President Joe Biden to address concerns surrounding Nippon Steels $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel. The request came during an online meeting with Biden

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday urged US President Joe Biden to address concerns in business circles triggered by his blocking of a takeover of

US President Joe Biden on Sunday (Jan 12) met virtually with his counterparts from Japan and the Philippines to advance co-operation among the three countries, the White House said. The three leaders discussed trilateral maritime security and economic co-operation,

US, Japanese, Philippine Leaders Discussed China's Behavior in South China Sea ... Biden spoke with Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. late ...