In an interview with NHK, the former commander of the Indo-Philippines Army of the United States said that the situation surrounding Taiwan, where China is increasing military pressure, "the threat may become apparent within the next six years" and Japan. He expressed the idea that attack missiles should be deployed on the so-called "first island chain" that extends from Taiwan to the Philippines.

Former U.S. Indo-Pacific Army commander Davidson said at a parliamentary hearing in March that "threats will become apparent within the next six years" about the situation over Taiwan, where China is increasing military pressure. He showed a sense of caution and attracted attention.



"I think there are two purposes, one is to increase pressure on the Taiwanese army," Davidson told NHK on the 4th about China's intensification of military activities around Taiwan. The other is to show the international community that we have not ruled out the option of using force against Taiwan. "



"It's difficult to predict the exact time, but I'm sure the threat will materialize within the next six years," he reiterated, expressing concern about the tightening situation.



"It is our long-term responsibility to support the training of the Taiwanese army," said Davidson, emphasizing the need for US military training of the Taiwanese army to counter China.



He added, "We cannot deter by defense alone. We need to show that we can pay the price for any adventurous principle of the other party." While he said that he should deploy attack missiles, he said, "Deployment to Japan is a policy decision and should be left to the judgment of the Japanese government and the people."