CNA CNA Explains: Why is the Taiwan problem also Japan’s problem?

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has sparked a diplomatic row with China after telling parliament on Nov 7 that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could justify a military response from Tokyo.

Her remarks drew sharp criticism from Beijing, which demanded she retract what it called “egregious” comments — warning that Japan “must bear all consequences” if she does not. So why is Taiwan such a big deal for Japan? Let’s take a closer look.

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