Japanese War was the ultimate test between the respective modernisation processes of both Japan and China. The war didn't last for too long, and its aftermath significantly influenced the Russo-Japanese war and Western Imperialism in China.

China claims the self-governing island of Taiwan as its own and hasn’t ruled out taking it by force. Beijing’s apoplectic response to Takaichi’s perceived intervention in China’s affairs has included intense personal attacks on the new prime minister, often linking her with the militarism that fueled Japan’s brutal conduct in World War II.

TOKYO - A Japanese official blasted China’s claims that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has altered Japan’s position on a Taiwan crisis as “entirely baseless”, calling for more dialogue to stop ties between Asia’s top economies spiraling.

Tension between Japan and China has escalated over the new Japanese leader's suggestion Tokyo could intervene militarily if Beijing attacks Taiwan.

China accused Japan of threatening an armed intervention over Taiwan and said that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent remarks on the region challenge its core interests.

Japan friction will shape the power balance of the volatile region decisively in one way or another. The dice is still up in the air

The ability to refuel and maintain aircraft and helicopters can support operations in the vast Indo-Pacific maritime region.