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US to deploy anti-ship missiles on Japanese island near Taiwan

Original: The U.S. military is planning to deploy an advanced anti-ship missile system to a Japanese island close to Taiwan for th

The U.S. military is planning to deploy an advanced anti-ship missile system to a Japanese island close to Taiwan for the first time during a major training exercise later this month, according to The Japan Times. The move signals deepening US-Japan defense coordination and will likely draw a strong reaction from China, which claims Taiwan and opposes military buildups near the island.

Why now: The deployment near Taiwan carries major implications for regional security and US-China tensions.

U.S. militaryJapanTaiwanChinaThe Japan Times

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