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US Allies in Asia Are Looking to Build Middle-Power Coalitions

Japan pledged $10 billion in aid and eased weapons export rules as Takaichi sought deeper security cooperation with regional partners.

Summary by South China Morning Post
Faced with the US’ unreliability and China’s ascent, countries such as the Philippines are creating new networks of partnerships.

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South China Morning PostSouth China Morning Post
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US allies in Asia are looking to build middle-power coalitions

Faced with the US’ unreliability and China’s ascent, countries such as the Philippines are creating new networks of partnerships.

·Hong Kong
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The Straits TimesThe Straits Times
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Courting anxious allies, Japan pitches stability and strength in Asia

Japanese PM Takaichi seemed eager to tap growing anxiety in Asia and Australia over Beijing. Read more at straitstimes.com.

·Singapore
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The Straits Times broke the news in Singapore on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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