China-Taiwan military balance 'rapidly tilting' toward Beijing: Japan

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A Chinese warship fires toward shore during a military drill on April 8. Japan said in its annual defense report that the military balance between China and Taiwan is "rapidly tilting to China's favor." © Reuters

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The military balance between China and Taiwan is "rapidly tilting to China's favor," Japan said in its annual defense report released Friday, amid tensions over the self-ruled island, which Beijing considers its territory.

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