Former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso emphasizes the need for Japan, the United States, and other countries to demonstrate strong determination to defend Taiwan in the face of a more challenging security environment in the Taiwan Strait.
"The most important thing now is to make sure that war doesn't break out in the Taiwan Strait," Aso, vice president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, said in a speech in Taipei during a three-day visit to Taiwan.
He added that clearly showing the will to defend Taiwan was a form of deterrence. He did not specify China as the aggressor, but said it was crucial for Japan, as a neighbour of Taiwan, and other countries that are upholding international order, to send the message to China and the rest of the international community.China views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory and has never ruled out the use of force to bring the island under its control.
"While we don't seek military confrontation and hope for a peaceful, stable and beneficial coexistence with our neighbours, Taiwan is always ready to defend our democracy and way of life," she said.
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