Japan To Build Military Site Near Disputed Senkaku Islands -- BBC
Japan has begun construction work on a military radar station near a string of islands that is at the centre of a territorial dispute with China.
Correspondents say the move will anger Beijing as it may allow Japan to expand surveillance near the Chinese mainland.
The new base - on Yonaguni island - is located just 150km (90 miles) from the Japanese-held Senkaku island group, claimed by China as the Diaoyu islands.
About 150 personnel are due to be deployed on Yonaguni within two years.
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More News On Japan's Decision To Build A Military Site Near The Disputed Senkaku Islands
Ground broken to build GSDF facility on Yonaguni Island near Senkakus -- Global Post/Kyodo News Agency
Japan ratchets China tension by building radar near disputed islands -- RT
Japan to build military site near disputed islands -- Al Jazeera
Senkaku Island Dispute: Japan Builds Controversial Radar Station On Yonaguni Island, 100 Miles From Disputed Islands -- IBTimes
Japan building military site near disputed Senkaku islands -- Business Standard
Local anger at Japan island surveillance unit -- Al Jazeera
Japan expands army footprint for first time in 40 years, risks angering China -- Reuters
My Comment: The Chinese are making it clear that they are displeased with these developments .... Chinese admiral to snub Japan at regional meeting: Xinhua -- Reuters
Update: Early warning patrol plane unit launched at ASDF base in Okinawa -- Global Post/Kyodo News Agency
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Looks like the allies have some concerns. A relevant intel intercept provided here. You will note the Administration official clearly stating the law.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ER-eFnWJB58
Blazing Sandles .... sadly .... a politically incorrect movie that will never be made in today's Hollywood.
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