“We committed to working together to take on the challenges from China and on issues like the East China Sea,the South China Sea,as well as North Korea,to ensure a future of a free and open Indo-Pacific,” Biden said in a ceremony at the White House.
“Japan and the United States are two strong democracies in the region,and we’re committed to defending and advancing our shared values,including human rights and the rule of law.
“We’re going to work together to prove that democracies can still compete and win in the 21st century.“
The White House said that the US had committed $3.2 billion and Japan $2.6 billion for investment in research,development,testing,and deployment of secure networks and advanced information technology. This includes 5G and next-generation mobile networks known as “6G” or “Beyond 5G”.
The two countries also pledged to collaborate on research into quantum computing and artificial intelligence and tostrengthen supply chains for critical materials such as semiconductors.
“Japan and the United States are both deeply invested in innovation and looking to the future,” Biden said.