US prepares ‘contingency’ to spread missiles from Japan to Taiwan

US prepares ‘contingency’ to spread missiles from Japan to Taiwan

The US military is planning to spread missile bases throughout western Japan in the event of a “Taiwan contingency”. It’s part of the US and Japan’s plan to deal with a conflict situation in the region. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

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Japan PM says Trump team shot down meeting request

Japan’s new prime minister says he will not meet with Donald Trump on his return from the G20 summit in Brazil. Shigeru Ishiba had expressed a desire to meet with the US president-elect as soon as possible. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

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US, Korea, Japan military drills kick off near Jeju

Japan, the US, and South Korea are holding the second joint "Freedom Edge" war games. The US military says the drills, held off the Korean island of Jeju, are to strengthen trilateral cooperation between the countries. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

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