Beijing has warned Tokyo against damaging bilateral relations after Japan’s Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso suggested that his country should work with the US to defend Taiwan in case of a Chinese invasion.
“If that is the case, Japan and the US must defend Taiwan together.”.
He claimed a Chinese attack on Taiwan would threaten Japan’s territorial sovereignty, saying that “Okinawa could be next.”.
“No one should underestimate the Chinese people’s staunch resolve, firm will, and formidable ability to defend national sovereignty,” he said.
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Beijing has claimed sovereignty over Taiwan, and under its ‘One China’ policy seeks the “peaceful reunification” between the mainland and the island.
It’s unclear whether Japan would even be able to mobilize its military should Taiwan come under attack. »
