London: The UK and Japanese prime ministers signed what Downing Street called a “hugely significant” new defence deal that could see troops deployed to each others’ countries. The agreement is the latest sign of the UK’s growing interest in the Asia-Pacific region, and Tokyo’s efforts to strengthen its alliances to face the challenges posed by China.

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