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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mari Yamaguchi

Japan, Britain to boost cybersecurity and critical minerals cooperation as China’s influence grows

Japan Britain - (2026 Getty Images)

Japan and Britain agreed Saturday to accelerate cooperation on cybersecurity and the supply of critical minerals, as China’s influence grows in the region.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his visit to Japan comes at a time “when geopolitical, economic and technological shocks are literally shaking the world.”

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