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What’s driving Tokyo’s warning on Japanese companies operating in Taiwan island?
When it comes to the Taiwan question, some Japanese politicians have been proclaiming that "a Taiwan emergency is a Japanese ...
Pentagon presses Japan, Australia on role in possible Taiwan conflict
Japan and Australia have been asked by Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby to detail their commitments in the case of a U.S.
If the US is pushing Japan, Australia to make Taiwan pledge, will they agree?
Public pledges from the Asia-Pacific allies unlikely, observers say, with efforts to pressure them seen as signs of 'weakening' confidence The United States is unlikely to secure public pledges from ...
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"Peace, stability across Taiwan Strait important for international community": Japan's Foreign Minister
Japan's Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya has expressed concern over China's military drills around Taiwan, emphasising the ...
Japan calls axis of China, Russia, North Korea the 'gravest threat' to global order since WWII
Russia operations and North Korean threats pose the greatest challenge to global order since World War II, in its annual ...
Deal or no deal with US? Taiwan avoids tariffs so far, but remains on edge
The Trump administration announced worldwide tariffs on April 2, including double-digit rates for a list of exporters in Asia ...
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Taiwan, Japan Urged to 'Stand Together' As China Threat Prompts ...
Taiwan and Japan must "stand together and jointly respond" to possible retaliation by Beijing, a Taiwanese lawmaker has said after mutual concerns about China's growing military presence prompted ...
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Japan's security role and Taiwan seen in focus at 'two-plus-two' talks ...
Japan's relationship with Taiwan has nevertheless flourished in recent years on a largely nongovernmental basis, and there has been growing debate among politicians and security experts on ...
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It’s Getting More Likely The Japanese Would Fight For Taiwan
Japanese authorities, increasingly worried about China’s determination to invade and forcibly “reunify” Taiwan, reportedly asked American officials to share U.S. plans for defending Taiwan.
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Taiwan finds a lot to like about its former colonizer, Japan
Japan happens to be Taiwan’s former colonizer of 50 years. Taiwanese trace their ethnic heritage to China, along with their language, religion and holidays. But modern Taiwan admires Japan.
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China vs Japan: The Real Reason Japan Is Preparing for War Amid Rising Tensions
Japan is undergoing its most significant military buildup since WWII, signaling a sharp departure from its pacifist post-war stance. In 2023, the country increased its defense budget by 26% and plans ...