16 Nov/ 13 Nov

Recent developments in East Asia involve escalating tensions among China, Japan, and Taiwan, with increased military actions and diplomatic disputes. Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned that Japan might respond militarily if China attacks Taiwan, citing Taiwan's proximity of about 70 miles (110 km) as a threat to Japan's survival. China has summoned the Japanese ambassador, issued threats, and increased military activities around disputed islands, while Taiwan reports Chinese military operations near its waters and scheduled exercises in the Yellow Sea.