Taiwan-China Cross-Strait Tensions

Japan and South Korea Boost Ties to Counter Chinese Aggression

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China's growing aggression and influence in the Indo-Pacific has brought many countries closer. Japan and South Korea have recognized the need to address historical tensions, with the shared goal of uniting on key regional issues. Particularly, maintaining peace in the Taiwan Strait as they strengthen security ties with the U.S. We look at the pivotal role Japan, South Korea, and the U.S. plays in the future of Taiwan. 0:00 Introduction 0:44 Presidential Drawdown Authority 2:51 Armaments supplied to Taiwan 7:00 Modernization of Taiwan’s forces 10:23 Michael Hunzeker: U.S. weapons aid to Taiwan 15:50 South Korea-Japan historical relations 17:47 War disputes and colonial legacy 21:00 Is Japan reluctant to apologize? 24:05: Japan and South Korea warm ties 25:24 Casper Wits: Japan-South Korea history 30:10 South Korea-Japan economic relations 35:05: U.S. leadership in East Asia 37:11 Interview with Liou To-hai 42:12 South-Korea-Japan security ties 45:17 Internationalization of Taiwan Strait