Manila’s closer ties to Tokyo not aimed at containing Beijing

For decades after World War II, Japan was seen in Southeast Asia chiefly as an economic partner, a development donor and a source of investment. Security played a minor role in its relations with ASEAN. Today, Japan is a significant security partner for many Southeast Asian states, especially the Philippines. This s…

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