Japan, Philippines to conduct joint training in S. China Sea

Gen. Kiyofumi Iwata, chief of staff of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force, and Lt. General Hernando Iriberri of the Philippine Army hold talks in Tokyo on June 8, 2015. They agreed to enhance defense cooperation and exchanges in the South China Sea, as they shared concern about China's attempts to change the status quo, according to Japan's Defense Ministry. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo