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Conservative Genta Koja Wins Okinawa Governor Election

Summary by UPI

Genta Koja's victory ends 12 years of anti-Henoko rule in Okinawa and could ease Tokyo's military buildup and United States base restructuring.

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South China Morning Post

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How Okinawa’s political shift could make Japan more prepared for a Taiwan contingency

Election of governor backed by nation’s ruling party could stabilise the US military presence and drive a defence build-up.

5 hours ago·Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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China Daily

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Okinawa vote paves way for arms buildup

9 hours ago·Beijing, China

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Arizona Daily Sun

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Okinawa elects conservative amid China, economy fears

TOKYO — A 42-year-old conservative politician prevailed on Sunday in the race to be governor of Okinawa, a win for Japan’s hawkish prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, as she seeks to accelerate a military buildup to counter China.

23 hours ago

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UPI

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Conservative Genta Koja wins Okinawa governor election

Genta Koja's victory ends 12 years of anti-Henoko rule in Okinawa and could ease Tokyo's military buildup and United States base restructuring.

23 hours ago·Washington, United States

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読売新聞オンライン

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LDP-Backed Genta Koja Wins Japan's Okinawa Governor Poll

1 day ago·Japan

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Okinawa-Based Diet Members Comment on Koja's Victory: "I Was Entrusted with Expectations," Tamaki's Defeat: "SNS Had a Big impact."

Following the results of the gubernatorial election, Diet members with ties to the prefecture offered comments such as, "The calls for reform in prefectural administration were reflected," and "SNS had a significant impact." Among the Liberal Democratic Party House of Representatives members who endorsed Genta Koja, Kounosuke Kokuba said, "Expectations were placed on a problem-solving newcomer."

13 hours ago

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