China steps up targeted pressure on Japan amid Taiwan tensions

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April 21 (Asia Today) -- China is intensifying a targeted pressure campaign against Japan as tensions rise across the Taiwan Strait and the East China Sea, with signs of potential physical confrontation emerging beyond diplomatic disputes. Analysts say Beijing is adopting a more focused strategy aimed at Japan rather than the United States, while Tokyo is expanding its military posture under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration, raising the risk of direct confrontation between the two

China-Japan tensions escalate after Taiwan Strait passage https://www.upi.com - 21.04.2026 18:48

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China-Japan tensions escalate after Taiwan Strait passage https://www.upi.com - 21.04.2026 18:48