The PRC is now South Korea's largest trade partner.
In spite of a common threat, South Korea and Japan have struggled to present a united front against that threat.
The PRC has pursed both condemnations of North Korean policies with concerted support for North Korea.
Japan will allow domestic firms to take part in production of the F-35 fighter.
Japan and the US are finalizing their arrangement on the F-35.
The United States needs to shape a lynchpin strategy for the Pacific.
Northrop Grumman and Terma are working together on a number of F-35 composite parts.
The Aussie Air Chief visits the assembly line where the first of two RAAF F-35 center fuselages are being built.