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Japan signals a 'sense of crisis' over Taiwan — this is why it is worried about China's military aims

  • Written by Thomas Wilkins, Senior Lecturer, University of Sydney
Japan signals a 'sense of crisis' over Taiwan — this is why it is worried about China's military aimsA joint drill between Japan's Ground Self-Defence Force, the U.S. Marine Corps and the French army in Japan this year.KYDPL KYODO/AP

In recent weeks, Japan has signalled a significant foreign policy shift that could have implications for security in the Asia-Pacific region.

Japan’s latest defence white paper, released last week, has for the...

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