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Beijing sees western surveillance of illicit oil shipments as pretext to expand military operations in Pacific
Shift to rotational model criticised as sending wrong message to China
Longstanding grievances come to the fore on Japanese island as case numbers surge
Referendum highlights attempt by US and Japan to push base through with no local consent
Anger intensifies over suspected rape and killing of local woman by former US marine
Concerns mount in Seoul over endorsement of version of history that makes Japan a victim
Report calls for updated command and control mechanisms and greater interoperability between forces
Furore over sites and economic divergence from mainland add to calls for more autonomy
Veto from southern island sets stage for legal action by Tokyo in decade-long dispute
Heckling of prime minister ignored by news organisations
Candidates opposed to marine base’s relocation on course to win all four districts in prefecture
PM must not let election distract from inflation push
Defeat could provoke tensions between Japan and the US
Dispute over strategic island moves towards resolution after 17 years
US, China and Russia should engage with Japan’s PM
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