WASHINGTON -- The diplomatic dispute between Beijing and Tokyo over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments regarding Taiwan has raised questions about what role the Japanese Self-Defense Forces could play in a crisis.
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The Japanese destroyer Inazuma is seen behind a ship inspection team during maneuvers in the Indian Ocean in 2018. Experts say Japan's maritime force could play an important role supporting the U.S. in a Taiwan crisis. © Reuters
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