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The tiny Japanese island militarizing on Taiwan’s doorstep

Mari Yamaguchi, The Associated Press
18 March 2025
7 min
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Yonaguni Island is experiencing militarisation due to its proximity to Taiwan. The build-up includes radar sites, missile units, the Japanese Self-Defence Force's Camp Yonaguni, and expansion of the port and airport.
READ: The tiny Japanese island militarizing on Taiwan’s doorstep

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