TOKYO -- Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations want to hold regular talks on economic security, looking to strengthen supply chains for key materials and craft a joint response to any economic coercion by countries like China.
Supply Chain
Japan and ASEAN plan new talks on bolstering supply chains
Two sides aim to upgrade partnership with eye on China
A nickel mine in Indonesia. The Southeast Asian country is a leading producer of nickel, a key component in electric vehicle batteries. © Reuters
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