Japan's military expansion threatens beyond just China
The article discusses tensions, noting how the US and allies are accused of provoking others with claims of navigation rights in international waters near Taiwan. It mentions PM Sanae Takaichi's remarks regarding potential military intervention in a Taiwan crisis.
There is a time and a place. Just because you have a right to do something doesn’t mean you should exercise it. The United States and its allies keep claiming they have the right of navigation in international waters by sending their navies through the Taiwan Strait. Their intention to provoke is clear despite their justification under international law. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s row with Beijing over her remarks about militarily intervening in a Taiwan crisis has yet to die down....