Taiwan Crisis Could Fracture Japan–U.S. Security Ties, Says PM Takaichi
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned on national TV that Japan’s alliance with the United States could collapse if Tokyo stands by while China and the United States clash over Taiwan, but she stressed she would act within existing laws and did not vow military action, noting that there could be joint actions to rescue Japanese and American citizens in Taiwan. The comments have strained Tokyo–Beijing ties and come as she campaigns in a snap election.
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