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Sovereignty vs. Solidarity: Taipei’s Support for Japan-Philippines Maritime Pact Sparks Internal Backlash

Taiwan's government has welcomed maritime boundary negotiations between Japan and the Philippines, drawing sharp criticism from local politicians. Critics argue that by endorsing a process that excludes its own participation, Taipei is effectively sidelining its own sovereignty and fishing rights in overlapping territorial waters.

SoMi2026年6月3日 15:08

#Taiwan#Japan#Philippines

Close-up of a missile mounted on a military aircraft wing at an airshow in Bengaluru, India.

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Strategic Caution: Why Japan Chose a Cold War Relic for its Historic Missile Test in the Philippines

Japan conducted its first overseas offensive missile launch in the Philippines, opting for the aging Type 88 system to establish a military precedent while minimizing immediate escalation. The test in Northern Luzon signals a strategic shift in Japan's defense posture, directly targeting key maritime chokepoints used by the Chinese navy.

iMil2026年5月8日 01:53

#Japan Self-Defense Forces#Type 88 Missile#Balikatan Exercises