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Pushing back could threaten a trade deal and progress on Taiwan
Forget middle-power coalitions. Japan and neighbours know that only America can deter China
He suggests he is bargaining with China over weapons sales to the island
The timing of annual exercises is set by weather patterns favourable to any possible invasion
He suggests he is bargaining with China over weapons sales to the island
A balance of economic terror is no basis for stability
