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How Tokyo is widening regional defence ties to complicate Beijing’s Taiwan calculus
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· September 7, 2026
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Key points Further details about this development are available from the South China Morning Post. The publication has reported on the matter, providing insight into the situation.
Regional defence ties are being widened to affect calculations regarding Taiwan. This effort is intended to complicate certain plans.
Further details about this development are available from the South China Morning Post. The publication has reported on the matter, providing insight into the situation.
The source provides more information on the widening of defence ties and their potential impact on Taiwan-related calculations, for those seeking additional context.
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Published: September 7, 2026 ·
Source: South China Morning Post ·
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