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Japan and Taiwan Strengthen Ties Amid Rising Tensions with China

12/23/2025

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On December 23, 2025, Japanese ruling party lawmakers met Lai Ching-te, Taiwan President, to discuss regional peace.
Keisuke Suzuki, former justice minister, emphasized the shared values and destiny of Taiwan and Japan.
He called for strengthened deterrence capabilities against China’s pressure.
President Lai expressed gratitude for Japan’s support and noted cooperation in challenges.
Tensions rose after Sanae Takaichi, Prime Minister, made remarks about Taiwan's potential threat to Japan, angering Beijing.

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On December 23, 2025, Japanese ruling party lawmakers met Lai Ching-te, Taiwan President, to discuss regional peace.
Keisuke Suzuki, former justice minister, emphasized the shared values and destiny of Taiwan and Japan.
He called for strengthened deterrence capabilities against China’s pressure.
President Lai expressed gratitude for Japan’s support and noted cooperation in challenges.
Tensions rose after Sanae Takaichi, Prime Minister, made remarks about Taiwan's potential threat to Japan, angering Beijing.