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How Japan could find itself dragged into a conflict between US and China over Taiwan



Japan may find itself in the firing line if mainland China attacks Taiwan because of the multiple US bases on its soil, analysts have said.Last week, Japanese and US defence chiefs agreed to cooperate closely if Beijing decides to attack the island, which it regards as a breakaway province that must eventually be reunited with the mainland.The US is required by law to provide Taiwan with the means to defend itself, but it has not made clear whether it would intervene militarily in the event of…



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