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Shihoko Goto

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Asia-Pacific

What new leadership in Japan will mean for US, regional relations

UPDATE: Fumio Kishida, officially elected prime minister today in a parliamentary vote, may seek more independence from Washington.

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Asia-Pacific

Tokyo hikes defense, but is mindful of independence in US-China competition

Taiwan has increasingly become a test, though Japan's interest in strengthening its security goes beyond Taipei.