— The white paper states that the international community is facing its greatest trial since World War II, with states not sharing universal values or political and economic systems.

— It highlights several key threats to Japan and the region.

— The white paper states that the possibility of a "serious situation" similar to Russia's invasion of Ukraine occurring in East Asia "cannot be ruled out".

— This is widely seen as a reference to concerns over a potential conflict involving Taiwan.

— To address these challenges, the white paper emphasizes the need for Japan to strengthen cooperation with its ally the United States, as well as with like-minded countries that share universal values and strategic interests.