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Japan woos visiting Philippine leader during state visit with arms sales and China in mind

Japan is treating Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. with exceptional hospitality on his four-day state visit

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According to ABC News’s source item, Japan woos visiting Philippine leader during state visit with arms sales and China in mind, Japan is treating Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. with exceptional hospitality on his four-day state visit

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