Japan has appointed a serving government official as its de facto defense attache in Taiwan, a move likely to anger China. This elevates security ties between Japan and Taiwan and demonstrates Japan s support for the island. Japan does not have formal diplomatic representation in Taiwan, but this appointment signifies a strengthening of bilateral relations.
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The Biden administration s focus on Taiwan and the Asia-Pacific could translate into new lucrative deals for the US naval industry; as well as raise the stakes and create unnecessary risks too, retired Lieutenant Colonel Earl Rasmussen told Sputnik.