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Australian Strategic Policy Institute
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- 1Analyst argues a Taiwan invasion could push Japan toward nuclear weapons▼Revolting for the CCP: seizing Taiwan could drive Japan to nuclear weapons
Commentary published by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute argues that if China were to seize Taiwan, the shock to regional security could drive Japan to abandon its long-standing non-nuclear posture and pursue nuclear weapons. The piece frames this outcome as deeply unwelcome for Beijing, since a nuclear-armed Japan would undercut the very strategic advantage China seeks in the region.