Joe Biden and Fumio Kishida, the Japanese prime minister, have announced a new era of military cooperation aimed at countering China, during a White House state visit. The US president said the two nations’ forces will cooperate on a joint command structure and, along with Australia, develop a new air missile defence network. “This is the most significant upgrade in our alliance since it was first established", said Biden. US and Japan announce new military agreements aimed at countering China... Read this story