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Taiwan Believes Japan Will Help Defend Against China
Opinion polling shows that trust in Tokyo is surprisingly deep.
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Vision Times
· Jun 25, 2026
Taiwan VP Hsiao Bi-khim: ‘We Will Not Allow the CCP to Define Who We Are’
Hsiao Bi-khim said Taiwan must strengthen its defenses against Beijing’s cognitive warfare, political interference, and authoritarian pressure while holding firm to the rule of law, freedom, and democracy
The Jerusalem Post
· Jul 2, 2026
A hornet's nest of drones is needed to save Taiwan from conflict, says US diplomat
Taiwan says it needs to bolster its defenses in the face of a stepped-up threat from China, which claims the island as its own territory.
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jun 26, 2026
China criticizes Japan over defense spending allegations
China criticizes Japan over defense spending allegations
The Economic Times
· Jul 3, 2026
India-Japan should not target third party: China
India-Japan should not target third party: China
Focus Taiwan
· Jun 25, 2026
Lai reiterates self-defense resolve, says China altering regional status quo
Taipei, June 25 (CNA) President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Thursday said China, not Taiwan, is the party undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific, reiterating that strengthening Taiwan's self-defense capabilities is not a provocation but a necessary step to safeguard democracy.
B92.net
· Jun 30, 2026
Pacific on the brink of conflict? China accuses Japan of simulating attacks
China has accused Japan of simulating attacks on its Liaoning aircraft carrier strike group during its deployment, while Tokyo insists it was conducting routine surveillance operations only.
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Related coverage for "Taiwan Believes Japan Will Help Defend Against China": Vision Times — Taiwan VP Hsiao Bi-khim: ‘We Will Not Allow the CCP to Define Who We Are’. The Jerusalem Post — A hornet's nest of drones is needed to save Taiwan from conflict, says US diplomat. Yemen News Agency - SABA — China criticizes Japan over defense spending allegations. The Economic Times — India-Japan should not target third party: China . Focus Taiwan — Lai reiterates self-defense resolve, says China altering regional status quo. B92.net — Pacific on the brink of conflict? China accuses Japan of simulating attacks