British troops could be HANGED in Japan if they are found guilty of serious crimes

British troops could be stationed in Japan to counter China under a new defence agreement.

The Prime Minister signed a Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the Tower of London this afternoon.

It will strengthen defence ties between Britain and Japan in the face of increasing threats from China and North Korea.

Troops have been taking part in training exercises together but the agreement allows the stationing of troops in each other’s countries. 

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