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- 1Seizing Taiwan Could Push Japan Toward Nuclear Weapons, Analysts Warn▼Revolting for the CCP: Seizing Taiwan Could Drive Japan to Nuclear Weapons
Defence analysts argue that a Chinese attempt to seize Taiwan could prompt Japan to abandon its non-nuclear posture and develop nuclear weapons. Commentary published by RealClearDefense and ASPI's Strategist suggests such a move would be, as the headline puts it, 'revolting for the CCP', since a nuclear-armed Japan would fundamentally alter Beijing's security calculations and regional power balance.