Kishida reminds Congress of global commitments

Kishida highlighted the value of the US commitment to global security and offered reassurances that Japan is a strong partner. Kishida is in Washington this week visiting President Biden as the White House completes hosting each leader of the Quad — an informal partnership between the US, Japan, Australia, and India that is seen as important to countering China’s growing military strength in the region. WASHINGTON — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addressed US lawmakers at the Capitol on Thursday, urging them to consider the importance of global commitments at...