Japan’s Self-Defense Forces (SDF) have quietly stepped up their activities in the waters and skies near Taiwan, conducting special military exercises meant to show China how Japan could respond in a crisis. These drills are not routine — they Japan’s defense minister, visiting a military base close to Taiwan, said plans to deploy missiles to the post would move forward as tensions smolder between Tokyo and Beijing over the East Asian island. Preparing for a Taiwan Contingency Japan and the United States are working together on a military plan to address a possible emergency involving Taiwan. The plan aims to enhance readiness and strengthen defense capabilities in the region. It is NEW YORK - Japan's Ambassador to the United Nations, Kazuyuki Yamazaki, sent a letter to U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Monday rebutting a Chinese request that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi retract remarks on a Taiwan contingency. In Tokyo's defence minister says preparation for medium-range, surface-to-air missile deployment on Yonaguni Island is 'progressing steadily' Beijing has blasted Japan's missile deployment on an island only 110km (68 miles) away from Taiwan as A key focus of the new budget is strengthening Japan’s ability to strike enemy targets from a distance. TOKYO — Japan's Cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen ($58 billion) for 2026, aiming to fortify its strike-back capability and coastal defense with cruise missiles and unmanned arsenals as tensions Japan’s cabinet has backed a record defence spending plan amid mounting tensions with China. Japan's Cabinet approved a record defense budget of over 9 trillion yen for fiscal 2026. This plan aims to enhance strike-back capabilities and coastal defense with new missiles and unmanned arsenals. The move comes as regional tensions Sep 3, 2025 · What happens if China invades Taiwan? This in-depth case study analyzes China’s war strategy and how the U.S. and

Japanese forces might respond in a high-stakes conflict.