Japan to partner up with regional allies to bolster Southeast Asian coast guards

The Japanese Coast Guard (JCG) plans to partner with local allies to strengthen security in the Southeast Asia region amid ongoing tensions related to the South China Sea.


The government of Shinzo Abe recently announced record increases in military spending, citing China's continued claim over disputed territories in the South China Sea and North Korea’s undeterred missile threats and tests.

Japan said regional cooperation was vital to better protect the rule of law in the region......https://on.rt.com/7zr7
 RT.COM
7/1/17
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