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US and Japan Agree on Joint Missile Production
The US and Japan have agreed to establish a Japanese facility for joint missile production. This move is seen as a response to China's growing assertiveness in Asia.
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NPR
This move comes about a year before President Xi Jinping is expected to secure his fourth five-year term.
2026-10-29 15:53 UTC
NPR
The announcement Wednesday is the latest action by the allies, who have repeatedly expressed alarm over China's growing assertiveness in Asia.
2026-10-29 15:58 UTC