Any Chinese Attack on Taiwan May Turn Japan’s Outlying Islands Into a Battleground: Analysts

Tokyo would struggle to stay out of a Taiwan Strait conflict ‘since its southwestern islands would likely be drawn in,’ an expert said.

Any Chinese Attack on Taiwan May Turn Japan’s Outlying Islands Into a Battleground: Analysts

TL;DR

  • China's research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 22 surveyed waters in Japan's EEZ near the Senkaku Islands between March and July.
  • Experts warn these surveys might be preparations for a possible war over Taiwan.
  • The disputed Senkaku Islands are administered by Japan and claimed by China.
  • Japan's southwestern islands could become involved in a Taiwan conflict.

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