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China urges citizens not to visit Japan over Taiwan row
China has urged its citizens not to travel to Japan and summoned the country's ambassador in Beijing over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Taiwan. China and Japan have been locked in an escalating war of words this week, set off by Takaichi's suggestion that Japan could respond with its own self-defence force if China attacked Taiwan.

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China Tells Citizens to Avoid Japan as Taiwan Spat Deepens
Japan and China exchange barbs after Japanese leader’s remarks over Taiwan
Why China and Japan are at loggerheads over Taiwan
A fierce diplomatic row has erupted between China and Japan after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could warrant a military response from Tokyo.

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Japan asks China to take steps after it discouraged visits to Japan, Kyodo reports
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Japan urges China to ‘take appropriate action’ after Beijing issues travel warning in Taiwan dispute
She said last week that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could amount to a "survival-threatening situation", potentially triggering a military response from Tokyo.

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Japan protests after China tells citizens not to visit after leader's Taiwan remarks
China warns Japan of 'crushing' defeat, tells Chinese citizens to shun visits

Taiwan general warns China’s military drills could be preparation for blockade or war, vows to resist

Lieutenant General Sun Li-fang details Taiwan's defense plans against Chinese gray-zone operations and potential naval blockade threats from the PLA.

Taiwan’s foreign minister says closer ties with Israel align with the island’s interests

Taiwan wants to deepen its ties with Israel despite criticism over the war in Gaza. Taiwan's foreign minister says Israel has shown support for Taiwan unmatched by other Middle Eastern countries.
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Is Taiwan’s Military Ready for War With China?

Taiwan has transformed its armed forces into one of the most advanced and agile militaries in Asia. In this video, we examine its cutting-edge technology, evolving defense strategy, and the growing emphasis on asymmetric warfare.
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How War in Taiwan Ends

Before taking office earlier this year, Elbridge Colby, the U.S. undersecretary of defense for policy, asserted that Taiwan should be “laser focusing on implementing a denial defense against invasion.
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Why Officially Opposing Taiwan’s Independence Would Increase Risks of War

The United States does not recognize Taiwanese independence, but that does not mean it should make idle concessions to China.
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Trump, Xi walk on eggshells to avoid war over Taiwan — who will be first to crack?

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Japan and China are locked in a diplomatic row after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said a potential Chinese attack on Taiwan could pose a “survival-threatening situation” for Japan. The remark, based on a 2015 security law,

How the U.S. Can Prevent a War With China

In the dark days of 1940, as Nazi Germany consolidated its grip on Europe, President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered a stark warning to the American people. The nation, he said, could no longer pretend it was safe from the gathering storm. To keep war from spreading to American shores, the nation had to become the "great arsenal of democracy."

Tokyo and Beijing exchange barbs after PM Takaichi calls invasion of Taiwan 'existential threat'

China regards Taiwan as part of its territory and has not ruled out the use of force to bring the self-governing island under its control.View on euronews
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