Japan says ties with Taiwan are only unofficial in wake of Chinese protests over description of it as a country

Source: China – South China Morning PostJapan’s relations with Taiwan are non-governmental and practical and are based on Tokyo’s recognition of China as the sole legitimate government, a senior Japanese official said on Friday, following Beijing’s protest over the prime minister’s recent reference to the island as a country.As China flexes its muscle in the Taiwan Strait and the Asia-Pacific region, the issue of Taiwan is a sensitive topic, especially as Japan, the United States and other democracies develop closer ties with the…Read More