Japan sees increasing threat to Taiwan amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Defence ministry also sounds alarm at prospect of Beijing-Moscow ties deepening amid expectations Tokyo will boost defence spending

Japan's defence ministry has said it is alarmed at fresh threats from Russia and has growing worries about Taiwan, in an annual report that comes as Tokyo considers significantly increasing military spending.

The document includes a chapter on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which it says risks sending the message that an attempt to unilaterally change the status quo by force is acceptable".