US, Japan poised to agree on shift in Marine unit on Okinawa

President Joe Biden speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, in Washington. From left, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Biden, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida looks on during a joint press statement with Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni at the end of their meeting they held at Chigi Palace government office, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. Kishida is in Italy as part of a five-nation tour abroad. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

WASHINGTON — Top national security officials from the United States and Japan are expected to agree to changes in the joint defense posture this week as the two nations confront rising threats from North Korea and increasing aggressiveness from China.