The leaders of Japan and Pacific island nations and territories on Thursday shared opposition to "any unilateral attempts to change the status quo by the threat or use of force or coercion," amid mounting fears about China's increasing military and economic influence in the region."Leaders reaffirmed the importance of working together towards a peaceful, safe and secure Blue Pacific region that contributes to global peace and security," said a declaration released after their summit in Tokyo, avoiding any direct mention of China.Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and representatives from…READ FULL ARTICLE
