Japan–Taiwan relations - Wikipedia
The complex relationship between Japan and Taiwan dates back to 1592 during the Sengoku period of Japan when the Japanese ruler Toyotomi Hideyoshi sent an envoy named Harada Magoshichirou to the Takasago Koku (Japanese: 高砂国, contemporary name referred to …
Taiwan under Japanese rule - Wikipedia
Japan ruled Taiwan for 50 years. Its capital was located in Taihoku (Taipei) led by the Governor-General of Taiwan. Taiwan was Japan's first colony and can be viewed as the first step in implementing their "Southern Expansion Doctrine" of the late 19th century.
After Being Silent For Decades, Japan Now Speaks Up About Taiwan - NPR
Jul 26, 2021 · SEOUL, South Korea — Japan is undergoing a remarkable shift in its stance on one of the most contentious issues in Asia: Taiwan. Mainland China and Taiwan split during a civil war in 1949, and...
Japan and Taiwan: A Relationship Filled With Promise, But Not …
Apr 19, 2023 · Despite Abe’s sudden death, Japan continued to augment its bilateral engagements with Taiwan by increasing legislative exchanges (which include parliamentary delegations traveling to the island) and convening intra-party talks between Japan’s LDP and Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP, 民進黨). Not long after China’s highly ...
China infiltrating Japan in preparation for Taiwan invasion
5 days ago · Less than 750 kilometres from Taiwan and home to nearly 30,000 US troops, the Japanese islands of Okinawa would play a pivotal role should Beijing order the invasion of Taiwan.. Now, with propaganda and diplomatic outreach, Beijing is carrying out a “silent invasion” of the southernmost prefecture in Japan as it shapes the battlefield for a potential incursion.
Yes, Japan Will Defend Taiwan – The Diplomat
May 18, 2024 · Should Beijing decide to unify Taiwan by force, Japan’s strategic interest, deep affinity for the Taiwanese, and security alliance with the United States will compel Tokyo to defend its...
Taiwan-Japan ties in the Lai era - Taipei Times
Sep 24, 2024 · The newly appointed Taiwanese representative to Japan, Lee Yi-yang (李逸洋), has taken office, launching the “Lai era” of Taiwan-Japan relations under President William Lai (賴清德).
US Ally To Put More Missiles Near China's Coast - Newsweek
3 days ago · Japan plans to deploy anti-air missiles on the front line of China-Taiwan tensions, Tokyo's defense chief says. Newsweek reached out to the Chinese Foreign Ministry and Japan Self-Defense Forces ...
Exclusive: Japan elevates Taiwan security ties in move likely to rile ...
Sep 12, 2023 · Japan has appointed a serving government official to act as its de facto defence attache in Taiwan, four sources said, elevating security ties in a move likely to anger China, which claims the...
The Transformation of Japanese Politics and New Japan-Taiwan …
Oct 24, 2024 · The realization of Japan-Taiwan 2+2 (the diplomatic and defense dialogue between Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party and Japan’s LDP) was surely greatly influenced by the Seiwa Kai, the...