Former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo spent much of his public effort in the months leading up to his assassination advocating for defending the nation of Taiwan from a potential Chinese invasion.
his warning as, “Those who dare to pursue the old path of militarism and challenge our bottom line will find themselves on a collision course with the Chinese people!”a video conversation with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in March, repeating the call for the world to defend the island democracy.
“Given the change in circumstances since the policy of strategic ambiguity was adopted, the U.S. should issue a statement that is not open to misinterpretation or multiple interpretations,” Abe wrote in April. “The time has come for the U.S. to make clear that it will defend Taiwan against any attempted Chinese invasion.”
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