Japan–US Alliance ‘Would Collapse’ If Tokyo Turned a Blind Eye to Taiwan Crisis, PM Says Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced on January 26th that Japan would collaborate with the United States to safeguard Japanese and American citizens in Taiwan should a conflict arise between China and the U.S. over the island. Takaichi emphasized that inaction would lead to the collapse of the Japan-U.S. Alliance. She further stated that Japan’s response would be based on on-the-ground developments and strictly adhere to existing legal frameworks.

• Japan will work with the U.S. to protect citizens in Taiwan if conflict erupts between China and the U.S.
• Prime Minister Takaichi stated that the Japan-U.S. Alliance would collapse if Japan did not act.
• Any response will be based on current events and within the limits of existing laws.