Partner of Japanese coalition proposes strengthening defense cooperation with Taiwan

Japan's Innovation Party, minority partner of Japan's governing coalition, advocated during a visit by lawmakers to the island of Taiwan for strengthening cooperation with Taiwan in areas such as drone technologies and space systems. The party argues that this cooperation is necessary to meet Japan's new defense needs. Taiwan, which is claimed by China as part of its territory, maintains close unofficial relations with Japan. This position of Japan's Innovation Party comes in the context of regional tensions in East Asia.