China spending billions on anti US propaganda but still fail to convince Pacific region of their good intentions. Philippines and Australia both ask for more US troops. Strong US-Japan alliance 'not a provocation to China' r Obama and Mr Abe at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington on Monday. Photo: Reuters WASHINGTON - United States President Barack Obama told Prime Minister Shinzo Abe he shared Japan's concerns about China's assertive behaviour in maritime disputes with its neighbours and assured him of the US commitment to defending Japanese territory, including tiny islands in the East China Sea that Beijing claims.Speaking at a joint news conference in the White House late last night, Mr Obama said a strong US-Japan alliance should not be seen as a provocation to China, but he sought to put to rest any Japanese doubts on whether Washington would stand by Tokyo in any possible confrontation with Beijing. "I want to reiterate that our treaty commitment to Japan's security is absolute," Mr Obama said with Mr Abe standing at his side.Mr Obama also said they agreed their nations would work together to bring a quick, successful conclusion to talks over a 12-member Pacific trade agreement, despite the failure of negotiators to work out the final details of a US-Japan trade deal essential to any broader accord. "Prime Minister Abe, like me, is deeply committed to getting this done and I'm confident we will," Mr Obama said.Mr Abe said the US and Japan are committed to the deal - despite differences over automobiles and agriculture - and will drive negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) to a conclusion.Mr Obama also said a strengthened US-Japan alliance poses no threat to other nations in the region, especially China. The cooperation between Japan and the US has helped China's emergence as a global economic power by helping to keep borders and sea lanes secure.Mr Obama and Mr Abe met in the Oval Office following a formal White House arrival ceremony with military marches and music on the south lawn.In a joint statement earlier, the two leaders hailed the new bilateral defence cooperation guidelines unveiled on Monday that seek to expand US-Japanese cooperation around the globe as well as into space and cyberspace. Tokyo will take on a more robust role that potentially includes cooperating with Washington to intercept ballistic missiles and protect ships in the event of an attack on another country.Mr Obama also noted the "historical significance" of Mr Abe's visit. "In 1960, President Eisenhower welcomed Prime Minister Abe's grandfather, Prime Minister Kishi, to the White House," he said. "They signed the security treaty that endures to this day, committing America and Japan to an indestructible partnership."Mr Obama also stressed what he sees as bright spots in the relationship. "The United States has renewed our leadership in the Asia-Pacific," he said. "Prime Minister Abe is leading Japan to a new role on the world stage."Echoing Mr Obama's words, Mr Abe said he had made revitalising the US-Japan relationship "the top priority of my foreign policy" and that it is now "more robust than ever".Today, Mr Abe will be the first Japanese Prime Minister to address a joint meeting of the US Congress. His speech will be scrutinised for what he says about Japan's wartime past, a sensitive issue for its neighbours, including China and South Korea, nearly 70 years after the end of World War II. AGENCIES

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