LDP and Taiwan's DPP hold talks in Tokyo to exchange views on security and defense
On the 14th, representatives from Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) held talks in Tokyo. During the meeting, they exchanged views on the current situation in East Asia, focusing primarily on foreign and defense policies.
Currently, China is intensifying military pressure on Taiwan. Amidst this situation, the ruling parties of Japan and Taiwan reached a consensus that cooperation is necessary to maintain peace and stability in the region.
At the meeting, the main theme was how to strengthen deterrence against China. The importance of maintaining peace in the Taiwan Strait was also discussed. For Japan, the stability of the Taiwan Strait is a critical issue that directly concerns its own national security.
Through this dialogue, Japan and Taiwan confirmed that they will continue to work closely together in the future. Both parties intend to continue regular exchanges of views and pursue concrete efforts toward regional stability.