Expressing unwavering support for the United States-Japan alliance in response to political, economic, and military pressure by the People’s Republic of China against Japan.

condemns the Government of the People’s Republic of China’s use of economic, military, and diplomatic coercion and aggression against Japan, a United States defense treaty ally;

commends the Government of Japan’s opposition to the efforts of the Government of the People’s Republic of China to—

recognizes Japan’s commitments to peace and security and its continuing role as a key ally in maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific;

applauds the Government of Japan’s efforts to increase its own defense spending to invest in capabilities to enhance deterrence across the region;

applauds the Government of Japan’s efforts to diffuse tensions with the Government of the People’s Republic of China despite continuous unilateral provocations;

reaffirms the United States unwavering commitment to article V of the United States-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security, and that the Senkaku Islands fall within article V’s scope; and

stands with the Government of Japan and the Japanese people against the Government of the People’s Republic of China’s attempts to harass and escalate tensions with Japan.