Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa agreed with ASEAN member states on Friday to deepen security and economic cooperation, with China attempting to bolster its clout in nearby waters through a military buildup.The agreement between Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations comes as Chinese coast guard ships have been recently accused of repeatedly engaging in aggressive activities near disputed shoals in the resource-rich South China Sea.Tensions in the waters have been escalating, especially since Chinese vessels collided with several Philippine inflatable boats in June, res…READ FULL ARTICLE
