Japan Talks of Defending Taiwan Against China Aggression Voice of America 27 Jul 2021, 07:35 GMT+10 TAIPEI - Although Japan has in recent months hinted it would aid in any Taiwanese defense against China, it would only help defend the island from Chinese attack if called on by the U.S. or if the conflict affected outlying islands under Japanese control, analysts say. China claims sovereignty over Taiwan and has not ruled out the use of force to bring the island under its control. FILE PHOTO - A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet takes off from the flight deck of the USS George Washington during 'Keen Sword' U.S.-Japan joint military exercise over the Pacific Ocean.