Chinese carrier group moves toward US-Japan drills; Japan defense talks

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Oct 27, 12:19 AM ET · from an earlier edition that day

China's Liaoning carrier group moved toward the Philippine Sea. Japan's defense minister travels to ASEAN talks, with a China meeting unlikely.

Why it matters

Military activity raises tension in East Asia.

US and Japan conducted joint drills.

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