TOKYO -- Japan's cabinet on Tuesday approved defense agreements and related legislation with the U.K. and Australia to smooth the way for closer cooperation that Tokyo hopes will strengthen deterrence against China.
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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, center left, and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, center right, signed a reciprocal access agreement in January. © Reuters
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