Japan Crosses China’s Red Line: Takaichi Ignites Firestorm Over Taiwan

13/12/2025 38 min
Japan Crosses China’s Red Line: Takaichi Ignites Firestorm Over Taiwan

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Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ignited a firestorm last month when she pledged Japanese troops would be deployed in the event of a Chinese mainland attack on Taiwan. Professor Yan Liang joins Amanda Yee this week to discuss this diplomatic fallout, Beijing’s response, and whether or not this signals Tokyo’s move toward remilitarization.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support.

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