UKUS Alliance Explores Expansion with Japan to Counter China
The AUKUS alliance, comprising the U.S., UK, and Australia, is considering including Japan in its efforts to develop advanced military technologies, aiming to strengthen Indo-Pacific security.
- The AUKUS alliance, formed in 2021, may invite Japan to join its efforts on artificial intelligence and quantum computing technologies.
- Japan's inclusion aims to counter China's growing military presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
- The expansion reflects AUKUS's intent to engage like-minded partners in advanced defense capability projects.
- Japan's potential involvement is discussed ahead of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's visit to Washington.
- China expresses grave concerns, viewing the expansion as an intensification of the arms race in the region.
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CNA 
South China Morning Post 
Voice of America (VOA News) 
