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International relations

Japan and US defense chiefs agree to keep China in check

Allies pledge to protect status quo in South and East China seas

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Saturday accused China of performing 'destabilizing activities' in the South China Sea.   © Reuters
| Japan

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's Defense Minister Taro Kono and his U.S. counterpart agreed in Guam on Saturday that they will keep China's maritime assertiveness in the South and East China seas in check.    

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