Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba has been seeking to meet US President Donald Trump after he won elections in November. Ishiba, who is likely to embark on US visit in coming weeks, wants Trump's commitment to ensure a strong American presence in the region.

U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday met virtually with his counterparts from Japan and the Philippines to advance cooperation among the three countries, the White House said.

The protest stems from the presence of two coast guard vessels on Jan. 5 and Jan. 10 in and around the disputed Scarborough shoal

Partnering with Southeast Asia is “vital for regional peace and stability,” Japan’s top diplomat says during Manila visit.

Japan and Indonesia agreed to enhance cooperation on maritime security with an eye on China’s growing assertiveness in the South China Sea over territorial claims.

Newsweek reached out to the Philippine Coast Guard and Chinese Foreign Ministry with written requests for comment. Why It Matters. Beijing claims most of the South China Sea as it

Japan is gravely concerned about actions in the South China Sea that are raising tensions, and strongly opposes any unilateral attempt to change the status quo, its foreign minister said on Wednesday.

Japan positions itself as a key regional stabilizer amid growing security concerns, potential U.S. diplomatic shifts, analysts said.

Japan's foreign minister, Takeshi Iwaya, has expressed concern over escalating tensions in the South China Sea and opposes any unilateral attempts to alter the status quo. During a visit to the Philippines,

Philippines protests presence of ‘monster ship’ amid fears of status quo shift in South China Sea - Manila says Chinese vessels detected near disputed Scarborough shoal

Biden spoke with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr late on Sunday, a week before Biden leaves office and hands power to President-elect Donald Trump on Jan 20.

US, Japanese, Philippine Leaders Discussed China's Behavior in South China Sea ... Biden spoke with Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. late ...