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Japan to play major defense role during Taiwan conflict, U.S. expert says

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'Japan's own self-interest is much more at stake in a Taiwan contingency or in a Japan contingency than the United States is,' Weinstein said.

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Japan to play major defense role during Taiwan conflict, U.S. expert says

'Japan's own self-interest is much more at stake in a Taiwan contingency or in a Japan contingency than the United States is,' Weinstein said.

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Japan defense chief vows to enhance transport capacity with new unit

Defense Minister Gen Nakatani on Sunday pledged to strengthen the Self-Defense Forces' transport capabilities to remote southern islands through a newly launched unit dedicated to maritime logistics amid growing tensions over the Taiwan Strait. "The unit will enable faster and more secure deployment of troops," Nakatani said at a ceremony in the western city of Kure in Hiroshima Prefecture to mark the formation of the Maritime Transportation Gro…

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