Taiwan tensionsJapan could lose 144 fighter jets in Taiwan crisis: simulation
U.S.-Japanese alliance would prevent Chinese takeover but at a high cost
Two F-15 jets from the Japanese Self-Defense Force fly in formation with four U.S. Air Force F-16 fighters during a bilateral exercise. (Joint Staff of the Japanese Self-Defense Force via AP) © AP
RIEKO MIKI, Nikkei staff writer
February 24, 2023 05:13 JST
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.