Summary
Japan and Taiwan plan to hold regular coast guard training together amid rising tensions with China. China disapproves of such cooperation because it sees Taiwan as its territory. Japan and China have disputes over islands, and Japan aims to improve its maritime security.
Key Facts
- Japan and Taiwan intend to make coast guard training a regular event.
- China views Taiwan as its territory and opposes official interactions between Taiwan and other countries.
- Chinese coast guard actions near Taiwan are increasing tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
- Japan and China dispute ownership of the Senkaku Islands, known as Diaoyu Islands in China.
- Japan and Taiwan held a joint exercise near Japan's Sakishima Islands in June.
- The exercise was the second time they trained together since Japan cut ties with Taiwan in 1972.
- Japan plans to enhance its maritime security with new patrol ships and surveillance drones.
- Taiwan promises to resist Chinese actions in what it considers its territorial waters.
