Japan PM Kishida: Cooperating with Philippines, US to protect South China Sea

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during his joint statement with Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr during their joint statement at Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines, November 3, 2023. Aaron Favila/Pool via REUTERS Acquire Licensing Rights MANILA, Nov 4 (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Saturday his country, the Philippines and the United States were cooperating to protect the freedom of the South China Sea as he committed to help enhance Manila’s security capabilities. “In the South China Sea, the trilateral cooperation to protect the freedom of the sea is underway,” Kishida, on an official visit,…