Yonaguni
town in Yaeyama district, Okinawa prefecture, Japan
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military conflicts Feb 25, 2026, 12:08 PM
Japan plans missile deployment on island near Taiwan amid tensions with China - Japan's defence ministry announced plans to deploy surface-to-air missiles on Yonaguni island by March 2031.
- The deployment aims to strengthen Japan’s defense in response to escalating tensions with China over Taiwan.
- The move may exacerbate diplomatic relations between Japan and China amid ongoing military and political confrontations.
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military conflicts Dec 4, 2025, 1:52 AM
Okinawa governor warns against missile deployment near Taiwan - Japan's Defense Minister confirmed the deployment of Type 03 Chu-SAM air defense missiles on Yonaguni Island near Taiwan.
- The Chinese government condemned this move as 'extremely dangerous' amidst rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
- Okinawa's Governor has urged a careful approach, indicating local apprehensions about increased militarization and potential risks.
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