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Japan Taking a New Role in the South China Sea?

Sep 30, 2011 | 12:12 GMT

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Summary

A military cooperation agreement between Japan and the Philippines indicates the countries are going beyond their traditional economic ties and elevating security-related matters. The move comes as Japan's role in regional security appears to be expanding and as Tokyo, looking to rebuild its influence in Southeast Asia, may consider greater involvement in territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

Territorial disputes in the South China Sea could open opportunities for Japan....

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