In a first, Taiwan to distribute security handbook to all households as China threat rises

Taiwan will begin distributing millions of civil defence handbooks to households across the island this week, in an unprecedented effort to prepare residents for potential emergencies, including the possibility of a Chinese attack.

Japan tourism and retail stocks slide after row with China over Taiwan

Japanese tourism and retail stocks fell on Monday after China warned its citizens not to travel to the country as Tokyo and Beijing remain locked in a row over Taiwan.
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There are many ways, short of actual invasion, that China can harass Taiwan

The likeliest scenario for 2026 is not a full-fledged conflict, but an increase in China’s political, economic and military pressure against Taiwan

China’s retaliation signals economic warpath as Japan-Taiwan tensions rise

China threatens economic action over Japan’s Taiwan stance, raising fears of trade disruption, tourism losses, and diplomatic strain.

Japan and China exchange barbs after Japanese leader’s remarks over Taiwan

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said a Chinese attack on Taiwan could constitute “a survival-threatening situation” for Japan, drawing sharp criticisms from Beijing.

China sends coast guard to Senkaku islands after Japan PM’s Taiwan comments

Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi said if China attacks democratically ruled Taiwan it could trigger a military response from Tokyo

Japan and China spar over Taiwan as Donald Trump tilts global ‘chessboard’

Heavyweights clash as election of hawkish PM Sanae Takaichi and US policy unpredictability change calculus in region

A 'dirty neck,' 'evil witch': Why a furious China is unleashing on Japan's new leader

Both countries have summoned each other’s ambassadors after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said a Chinese attack on Taiwan could draw a military response from Tokyo.
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