Japan ex-PM Aso's 'fight for Taiwan' remark in line with official view, lawmaker says

By Kantaro Komiya TOKYO (Reuters) - Former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso's remark on Tuesday that his country must show "the resolve to fight" to defend Taiwan from attack was in line with Tokyo's official stance, a lawmaker close to Aso told a TV show late on Wednesday. Aso, vice president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), said in Taipei that Japan, the United States and others must show strong resolve to come to Taiwan's defence if it were attacked, signalling deterrence against China. Aso's speech angered China, which claims Taiwan as its territory. A Chinese foreign ministry...