FOCUS: China wary of Japan's pro-Taiwan new defense minister's moves

While conducting massive military drills near Taiwan to vent its fury over the self-ruled island's growing political proximity to the United States, China has become wary that Japan too may get closer to what the mainland regards as a renegade province.In September, Japan's new prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, tapped Nobuo Kishi, known for his affinity for Taiwan, as defense minister. He is also the younger brother of Suga's predecessor, Shinzo Abe, seen by Beijing as a pro-U.S. and hawkish conservative.The appointment of Kishi came as China has been trying to maintain normal ties with Japan…READ FULL ARTICLE