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Japan to increase missile units on remote islands facing Taiwan

Defense Ministry seeks stronger deterrent against risk of regional conflict

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Yonaguni is Japan's westernmost island, putting it on the front line of a potential conflict involving Taiwan. (Photo by Shogo Kodama)

RYO NEMOTO, Nikkei staff writer

September 2, 2022 03:22 JST

TOKYO -- Japan plans to bolster defenses on remote islands in the East China Sea against the risk of a conflict involving nearby Taiwan.

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