Japan's Taiwan war game exposes hurdles to expat evacuations

Capacity lacking to relocate citizens in an attack, simulation finds

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Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military exercises held in July. © Reuters

RYO NEMOTO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan's preparedness to evacuate its own citizens is limited in the event of a military conflict breaking out between China and Taiwan, according to a think tank's simulation involving lawmakers and former defense officials.

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