Japan PM says US alliance would collapse if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis

Detailing the Japanese response to a hypothetical Taiwan crisis, Takaichi appeared to dial back on her remarks in November that suggested Tokyo could intervene militarily during a potential attack on the island. That comment provoked the ire of Beijing, which regards the democratic island as its own territory. Ahead of a snap election in February, Takaichi was asked during a news programme Monday about her remarks in November that suggested Tokyo could intervene militarily during a potential attack on Taiwan.