China says it is ready to “strengthen cooperation” with Washington
After months of tensions, the two powers announced that they agree on a general framework to smooth out their trade differences - They referred to Xi Jinping and Donald Trump to ratify the agreement
Turkey accelerates its military modernization, developing long-range missiles for submarine deployment
Turkey is intensifying its defense programs, exemplified by the development of the long-range Tayfun missile system, which is expected to be integrated into the armament of Turkish submarines
US and Japanese defence ministers express “strong intention” to strengthen bilateral alliance
The government of the archipelago is concerned both about North Korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missile development programme and the increase in Chinese military power