TAICHUNG, Taiwan — A leading figure in Japan's drone industry has called for Japan and Taiwan to harmonize their drone regulations to better support growing business ties. In an interview, the official emphasized the need for Tokyo to adjust its restrictions on defense cooperation to facilitate closer collaboration.

The remarks come amid increasing interaction between the two countries' drone sectors, highlighted by Taiwan's drone technology showcased at the Japan Drone 2026 and International Advanced Air Mobility Expo held in Chiba, east of Tokyo, on June 5.

The official noted that government policies currently lag behind the expanding business links between Japan and Taiwan in the drone industry.

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