US-Japan security talks focus on bolstering military ties, China concerns

TOKYO, Japan: Japan and the United States have agreed to enhance their military collaboration, upgrading the command and control of U.S. forces stationed in Japan and expanding American-licensed missile production in the country.

This move comes as both nations identify China as the "greatest strategic challenge."

During the Japan-U.S. Security Consultative Committee, or "2+2" security talks, Secretary o