Biden-Kishida summit to see deal on repairing large U.S. warships in Japan

Move seeks to improve readiness to counter threats posed by China, North Korea

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American warships dock at the U.S. naval base at Yokosuka, Japan. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)

RIEKO MIKI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Large U.S. warships will be able to undergo repairs at private shipyards in Japan under an agreement expected to be struck by the leaders of both countries during next week's summit, Nikkei has learned.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will meet with U.S. President Joe Biden in Washington on April 10.

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