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Biden-Kishida meeting: Closer US-Japan ties reflect growing disquiet with China, say analysts

The first substantive talk between US President Joe Biden (left) and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida since the latter took office was "very warm and wide-ranging". PHOTO: REUTERS
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