Coercion includes economic measures like embargoes and cyberattacks

Joint statement to emphasize Taiwan Strait peace and stability

Chinese ambassador urges Japan to cease ties with Taiwan 'separatist forces'

Lai Ching-te and Ishiba Shigeru met in Taiwan in August to talk regional security issues

Chinese military escalation fuels regional tensions

During recent trip to Taipei, Ishiba Shigeru expressed commitment to safeguarding regional security

Ishiba Shigeru tipped as future prime minister