Japan ready for bigger security role: Abe
Tokyo
PRIME Minister Shinzo Abe will send a clear message to the United States when he visits Washington next week: Japan is ready to take more responsibility for security on the world stage.
Behind that message, the conservative leader will want fresh assurances that America will show up if needed in any clash with China, conversations with politicians and experts show.
"America of course has been committed to and has interest in Asia, but we would like…
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