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Trump plan says Japan, South Korea must contribute more on Taiwan

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President Donald Trump’s administration called Friday on Japan and South Korea to do more to support Taiwan’s defense from China.

“We must urge these countries to increase defense spending, with a focus on the capabilities… necessary to deter adversaries and protect the First Island Chain,” said a new global security strategy, referring to the natural barrier of islands including Taiwan to China’s east.

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