Asia must examine costs of involvement if China invades Taiwan

Cool analysis of consequences needed for countries to make correct moves

China's President Xi Jinpin, left, and Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen. (Source photos by AP and Reuters)

HIROYUKI AKITA, Nikkei commentator

November 12, 2021 15:16 JST

TOKYO -- As Asia struggles to grapple with the impact of a possible annexation of Taiwan by China, Japan as a regional leader faces its own nightmares should that scenario unfold. But all nations must count the costs of involving themselves in a conflict if such a situation occurs.