The Economist

There are many ways, short of actual invasion, that China can harass Taiwan

The likeliest scenario for 2026 is not a full-fledged conflict, but an increase in China’s political, economic and military pressure against Taiwan

China sends coast guard to Senkaku islands after Japan PM’s Taiwan comments

Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi said if China attacks democratically ruled Taiwan it could trigger a military response from Tokyo

Japan and China spar over Taiwan as Donald Trump tilts global ‘chessboard’

Heavyweights clash as election of hawkish PM Sanae Takaichi and US policy unpredictability change calculus in region

A 'dirty neck,' 'evil witch': Why a furious China is unleashing on Japan's new leader

Both countries have summoned each other’s ambassadors after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said a Chinese attack on Taiwan could draw a military response from Tokyo.

China Threatens US Ally With ‘Severe Blow’

The diplomatic row comes after Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi said Japan may intervene if China blockades Taiwan.

Has Sanae Takaichi planted a Taiwan ‘time bomb’ in Tokyo’s ties with Beijing?

The Japanese prime minister’s comments about military intervention were unusually direct for such a sensitive topic.
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