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Japan, Britain to boost cybersecurity and critical minerals cooperation as China’s influence grows
Britain and Japan will enhance defence, cybersecurity, and supply chain resilience, including critical minerals and joint fighter jet development, amid regional security concerns.
- In Tokyo, Keir Starmer said Britain and Japan agreed to deepen defence and economic ties during his one-day stop.
- With uncertainty about Washington's security guarantee, Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said regional worries about Taiwan and China's rare earth exports drove closer cooperation with Britain.
- `We set out a clear priority to build an even deeper partnership in the years to come`, Starmer said, as they agreed on a strategic cyber partnership and to meet British and Japanese foreign and defence ministers this year.
- Starmer also secured trade and travel wins in China, including reduced whisky tariffs and visa-free travel for visits under 30 days, and invited Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to visit the UK and Chequers later this year.
- Framed as a balancing act after China talks, the pact positions Britain and Japan to lead in trans‑Pacific cooperation on security and trade, Starmer said, amid US warnings about dealing with China.
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Japan, Britain step up cybersecurity and critical minerals cooperation as China’s influence grows
Japan and Britain agreed to accelerate cooperation on cybersecurity and critical minerals, strengthening security and economic resilience amid rising regional tensions and growing concerns over China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific.
·Mumbai, India
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