Former Japanese Defense Minister and current member of the House of Representatives, Gen Nakatani, has warned of China’s escalating transnational repression. Speaking at Taiwan’s Ketagalan Forum, Nakatani highlighted a coordinated strategy employed by the Chinese regime. This strategy includes foreign interference, economic coercion, and cyberattacks aimed at extending its influence beyond its borders. He suggested considering this external persecution as a direct threat to national security. Nakatani’s remarks underscore growing international concern over Beijing’s increasingly assertive actions. His statement emphasizes the need for countries to address these challenges collectively and proactively to safeguard their sovereignty and security interests. The forum provided a platform to discuss shared security concerns in the Indo-Pacific region.