US and Japan plan 'Belt and Road' alternative for Indo-Pacific

Biden and Suga to set framework for collaboration on 5G and smart cities

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A hydrogen fueling station is in La Canada, California. The U.S. and Japan will consider promoting next-generation battery technology and hydrogen power in foreign countries in quest for a carbon-free world. (Photo by Dennis Schroeder/National Renewable Energy Lab)

RIEKO MIKI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan and the U.S. will draw up guidelines on supporting the development of high-quality infrastructure, including 5G wireless and hydrogen power, in the Indo-Pacific and elsewhere as a counterweight to China's Belt and Road initiative.

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