Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks about a Taiwan emergency have caused a stir. Here’s a look at why — and what Japan’s role could be in such a crisis. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/03/japan/explainer/explainer-japan-existential-crisis/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #explainer #taiwan #china #chinajapanrelations #taiwanjapanrelations #us #sdf #defense #sanaetakaichi