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The consequences of an isolated incident, such as a blockade in the Taiwan Strait orchestrated by China, could be catastrophic for Japan. Control of vital shipping routes would endanger essential resources, heightening food insecurity in a nation already grappling with an inadequate agricultural base. In light of these risks, Japan has become increasingly reliant on its alliance with the United States, an arrangement that has allowed it to specialize in other industries while outsourcing food production and energy reliance.