Okinawa political shift clears way for Japan defense buildup near Taiwan

First conservative governor in 12 years backs military upgrades, air base relocation Genta Koja, center, celebrates with supporters after securing victory in the Okinawa gubernatorial election in Naha, Okinawa prefecture, on Sept. 13. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita) TOKYO — The election of Okinawa's first conservative governor in 12 years could clear the way for a sweeping military buildup in Japan's southernmost prefecture, with consequences stretching across the Taiwan Strait.

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