Japan will remain vigilant against what it views as China's hegemonic ambitions despite Tuesday's meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping that focused largely on managing the two powers' rivalry, government officials in Tokyo have said.
The Japanese government said it welcomed the dialogue between the United States and China. But at the same time, Tokyo plans to continue to pursue a "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" region while bolstering its defense capabilities.
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