Japan, Philippines Seek Tighter Ties To Counter The Growing Influence Of China

Japan, Philippines Seek Tighter Ties to Counter China -- Wall Street Journal

Japan and the Philippines, both facing intensifying territorial disputes with China, are exploring ways to deepen military and security ties.

Philippine President Benigno Aquino III, who will meet Tuesday in Tokyo with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, told reporters last week that he would raise security issues, seeking Mr. Noda's backing in disputes over competing claims between Beijing and neighbors in the South China Sea.http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

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More News On Japan And The Philippines Aligning Themselves To Counter China

Tokyo and Manila Strengthen Defense Ties With an Eye Toward China -- Wall Street Journal
Philippines, Japan to Boost Maritime Security Cooperation -- Voice of America
Japan, Philippines to boost maritime security ties on China concerns - Mainichi Daily News
Philippines gets Japan support on Spratlys dispute -- Inquirer.net
Japan, Philippines to step up naval cooperation -- ABS-CBN/Reuters
South China Sea: Philippines seeks help from Japan with sea lane off Spratly Islands -- Eagle Speak
China South Sea: Japan, Philippines To Boost Sea Security -- Eurasia Review

My Comment: This is an important alliance with one major player missing .... i.e. .... where is the U.S.?