FOCUS: Japan begins Pacific cybersecurity push to counter China threat

Japan conducted its first-ever cybersecurity exercise with five Pacific island countries in February, apparently aiming in conjunction with the United States to create secure and robust digital connectivity in the strategically important region where China is expanding its influence.Security experts hailed the recent event in Guam as significant -- with some seeing it as Japan's first foray into cyber diplomacy with Pacific island nations -- saying it deserves attention when Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hosts Pacific island leaders for a summit in July in Tokyo.The Feb. 18-26 session came a…READ FULL ARTICLE