directly linked with that of Japan, as tensions around the island build up
and its defenses are increasingly overshadowed by China’s military might.
Overshadow：影を落とす
The comments from a cabinet minister known for his close ties to Taipei came
a week after China sent 28 warplanes near Taiwan, in the latest ratcheting
up of military pressure around the democratically ruled island, 110 km (68
miles) from Japan at its nearest point.
close ties：密接な関係 ratcheting up：
Beijing claims Taiwan as part of its territory.
“The peace and stability of Taiwan is directly connected to Japan and we
are closely monitoring ties between China and Taiwan, as well as Chinese
military activity,” Kishi said in an interview with Bloomberg on Thursday.
stability：安定性
“As China strengthens its military, its balance with Taiwan is tipping
heavily to the Chinese side,” he said, adding the gap is widening every
year.
strengthen:強める
tipping：先端
widening：拡大
Taiwan is crucial for Tokyo, with the Luzon Strait to the south an important
shipping lane for the energy tankers resource-poor Japan relies on to power
its economy.
crucial：肝要
On April 17, Kishi visited Yonaguni, the nearest Japanese island to Taiwan
and network FNN reported him as saying days later at a ruling party seminar
that if Taiwan “turns red,” the situation may change drastically, and
Japan needs to be ready for that. China’s Foreign Ministry
reckless and irresponsible.
drastically：大幅
reckless：無鉄砲
irresponsible：いい加減
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