Taiwan, Japan Agree to Boost Cooperation on Economic Security

Taiwan, Japan Agree to Boost Cooperation on Economic Security
A logo of TSMC at its headquarters in Hsinchu city, Taiwan, on Aug. 31, 2018. Tyrone Siu/Reuters
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The ruling parties of Taiwan and Japan agreed to boost economic security cooperation, with a focus on supply chain resilience for semiconductors and other crucial items.

Although self-ruled Taiwan and Japan do not have formal diplomatic connections, they maintain close unofficial ties and share concerns about China, particularly its increased military activities near the two.