Japan destroyer passes through Taiwan Strait for first time, newspaper reports
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Japanese Navy Ship Sails Through Taiwan Strait for First Time
Japanese Navy Ship Sails Through Taiwan Strait for First Time
Above: Three military boats from Taiwan's Amphibious Reconnaissance and Patrol Unit patrol the Matsu Islands with a view of China's Fujian province in the background on April 9, 2023. Image copyright: Yan Zhao/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
China's military has been sailing through and flying over the Taiwan Strait for months, antagonizing both neighboring countries like Japan and the Philippines and allies like Australia. Beijing is attempting to control not only Taiwan, but also the internationally recognized waterways upon which many countries rely. If Beijing continues to flex its military might in the region, Western navies will respond in kind.
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Metaculus Prediction
There's a 4% chance there will be a US-China war before 2035 if the US says it will use nukes to defend Taiwan, according to the Metaculus prediction community.