Japan Making ‘Preparations’ After China Flies Warplanes Near Taiwan

Read MoreJapan’s Foreign Ministry warned on Tuesday it would make necessary preparations to support Taiwan if the Chinese regime persists in its military intimidation of the island. When asked by a reporter how Japan’s government views Beijing’s record-breaking flyovers inside Taiwanese airspace in recent weeks, Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu said he wants the military tensions “resolved peacefully between the two parties through direct talks.” “Additionally, instead of simply monitoring the situation, we hope to weigh the various possible scenarios that may arise to consider what options we have, as well as the preparations we must make,” he added in a press briefing. Japanese Defense Minister Kishi Nobuo appeared to walk back Motegi’s statement in comments to the media on Tuesday, reiterating that Tokyo wants Taiwan and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to resolve their disputes via dialogue. “It is Japan’s consistent stance that we hope the issue surrounding Taiwan will be …