China was pissed when Japan threw its hat in the ring and agreed to defend Taiwan. China in response claimed it would break its nuclear treaty just to nuke Japan if it got in the way of their taking over of Taiwan. But Japan seems to be brushing off the threat and has been making it known that they mean business with their very public support and explained they are preparing for various possible scenarios.
“Japan’s new government signaled on Tuesday a more assertive position on China’s aggressive posture towards self-ruled Taiwan, suggesting it would consider options and prepare for “various scenarios”, while reaffirming close U.S. ties.
Taiwan and broader relations with China are likely to dominate security policies and foreign relations from the outset of new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s administration.”
“Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, asked about the Taiwan situation, said he hoped “this matter is resolved peacefully between the two parties through direct talks”.
“Additionally, instead of simply monitoring the situation, we hope to weigh the various possible scenarios that may arise to consider what options we have, as well as the preparations we must make,” Motegi said.”
“Kishida, a former foreign minister, told reporters earlier he had spoken to U.S. President Joe Biden for about 20 minutes and they had confirmed their regional security cooperation.
“We affirmed the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance, as well as our commitment to working together to realize a free and open Indo-Pacific,” he said.
Kishida did not mention Taiwan in his comments to reporters but said: “We also affirmed that we would work closely on challenges that this region faces with regards to China and North Korea.”
With both Australia and Japan, agreeing to stand with us in the defense of Taiwan, China is going to have to think twice before attempting to take over the island nation.
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