The Trump administration has assured Tokyo that it will defend the Senkaku Islands, which are disputed between Japan, China, and Taiwan, as stipulated by Article 5 of the US-Japan Security Treaty. The much-needed reassurance came after a 40-minute phone call between Japanese Defense Minister General Nakatani and the newly-elected US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Nakatani … Continue reading Japan, China Or Taiwan: Who Does The U.S. Support As 2 Key Allies Claim Disputed Islands In East China Sea