LDP policy chief takes aim at China's military pressure on Taiwan

The policy chief of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Sunday voiced opposition to any attempts by China to force a shift in the status quo, referring to the country's rising military pressure on Taiwan.Koichi Hagiuda, chairman of the LDP Policy Research Council, said at a forum in Taipei that maintaining peace and stability over the Taiwan Strait was vital for building a free and open Indo-Pacific.Hagiuda also expressed resolve to strengthen Japan's defense capabilities, saying, "Japan will possess and bolster strike capabilities in an effort to strengthen deterrence."Japan aims to…READ FULL ARTICLE