Secretary of State, Defense Secretary In Tokyo

Officials are in Tokyo to meet with Japanese counterparts and will head to South Korea later. This marks their first overseas trip, focusing on China's growing influence. They emphasize the importance of regional alliances to counter China's coercion. Blinken is set to meet Chinese officials in Alaska.

What is critical for pushing back against China's aggression according to the text?

Where is Blinken scheduled to meet with Chinese officials?