Japan could lose 144 fighter jets in Taiwan crisis: simulation

U.S.-Japanese alliance would prevent Chinese takeover but at a high cost

RIEKO MIKI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- If Japan and the U.S. were to become involved in a conflict between China and Taiwan, they would be able to prevent Beijing's takeover of the island, but at a heavy cost to their military personnel and equipment, think tank simulations show.

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