WASHINGTON: The United States is seeking to enhance its naval presence in Japan and its overall military presence in Southeast Asia, according to a quadrennial defense policy report released Tuesday.
The plan is part of continued U.S. commitment to the Asia-Pacific region against the backdrop of China's rising maritime presence. The Defense Department also warned the risk of conflict amid tension over sovereignty and natural resources in the area.
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