Shigeru Iwasaki
Shigeru Iwasaki is a retired four-star general and the former chief of staff of the joint staff of the Japan Self-Defense Forces. He is recognized for his significant influence in Japan's military and political spheres. Recently appointed as a consultant to the Taiwanese government, Iwasaki's role is seen as a strategic move to strengthen security ties between Taiwan and Japan, amidst rising tensions with China.
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Former Japan Self-Defense Forces chief of staff Shigeru Iwasaki said that Taiwan proactively provided Japan with information about the COVID-19 outbreak.
WHO ignored Taiwan on COVID warning: US officials
Taiwan· 2026-01-26
Former Japan Self-Defense Forces chief of staff Shigeru Iwasaki said that Taiwan provided Japan with important information about the COVID-19 outbreak.
WHO denies ignoring Taiwan, as US criticizes COVID-19 responseTaiwan· 2026-01-26Former chief of staff of the Joint Staff of the Japan Self-Defense Forces Shigeru Iwasaki was sanctioned by China.
NSB monitoring China’s actions abroadTaiwan· 2025-12-17
Shigeru Iwasaki is a former Japanese military leader who was sanctioned by China.
Taiwan met with national security leaders from 45 countries this year: NSBTaiwan· 2025-12-17Shigeru Iwasaki is a retired general and former chief of staff of the Japan Self-Defense Forces.
Veiled antagonism in Taiwan’s TTXsTaiwan· 2025-06-26
Shigeru Iwasaki is a retired Japanese general and former chief of staff of the Japan Self-Defense Forces participating in the exercise.
Think tanks launch two-day tabletop war gamesTaiwan· 2025-06-10
Former chief of staff of the Japan Self-Defense Forces general Shigeru Iwasaki is participating in the military simulations.
Think tank hosts war games in TaipeiTaiwan· 2025-06-08
Shigeru Iwasaki is a former chief of staff of the joint staff of the Japan Self-Defense Forces.
Japan protests PRC statement on PM meetingTaiwan· 2025-03-24
Shigeru Iwasaki was appointed as a consultant for Taiwan to bolster security ties with Japan.
Former Japanese military head chosen as consultantTaiwan· 2025-03-21
