New U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass, arriving in Tokyo on Friday, vowed to work with Japan to counter China's assertiveness in the region and to ensure that the bilateral alliance remains a "force of peace."The 64-year-old, whose business acumen has been touted by President Donald Trump, also said he is "extremely optimistic" that a deal will be reached between the United States and Japan in negotiations over U.S.-imposed tariffs.Speaking to reporters after landing at Haneda airport, Glass touched on the severe regional security environment and stressed the need to "push back against …READ FULL ARTICLE