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Japan and UK Strengthen Ties Amid China Tensions

1/31/2026

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met in Tokyo to strengthen defense and economic ties amid China tensions.
They agreed to cooperate on critical mineral supply chains and hold security talks among foreign and defense ministers later this year.
A trilateral project with Italy to develop a next-generation fighter jet by 2035 shows their aim as Group of Seven (G7) members to deepen partnerships.

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met in Tokyo to strengthen defense and economic ties amid China tensions.
They agreed to cooperate on critical mineral supply chains and hold security talks among foreign and defense ministers later this year.
A trilateral project with Italy to develop a next-generation fighter jet by 2035 shows their aim as Group of Seven (G7) members to deepen partnerships.