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US and Japan agree to establish a Japanese facility for joint missile production
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The announcement Wednesday is the latest action by the allies, who have repeatedly expressed alarm over China's growing assertiveness in Asia. (Image credit: Rolex Dela Pena)
The announcement Wednesday is the latest action by the allies, who have repeatedly expressed alarm over China's growing assertiveness in Asia. (Image credit: Rolex Dela Pena)
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