Japan is poised to showcase with other Group of Seven advanced nations their "strong determination" to defend the international rules-based order during their summit starting next week, in a pushback to Russia and China, who are seen to be posing challenges to global peace and stability.Strengthening ties with emerging and developing countries known collectively as the "Global South" -- such as by addressing concerns over food and energy security, public health and climate change -- will also be on the agenda, the government said Thursday as it announced its priorities for the three-day sum…READ FULL ARTICLE
