As Japan has no diplomatic ties with democratic Taiwan, a delegation will act in lieu of the country's government, which cannot have direct contact with Taiwan's administration.
Tensions between China and the United States have heightened since U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi recently became the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit Taiwan in more than two decades.
The drills, announced by China following Nancy Pelosi's arrival in Taiwan, aren’t just intended to keep Taiwan and the United States in check. They’re also a clear warning to Japan.