Published 2 years ago

Okinawa voters expected to turn backs on central govt despite China threat

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Voters in Okinawa are expected to re-elect their opposition-backed governor on Sunday. Rising tensions in the nearby waters have become a concern for the tropical prefecture. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has pushed for increased defence spending.

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Okinawa voters expected to turn backs on central govt despite China threat

Voters in Okinawa are expected to re-elect their opposition-backed governor on Sunday, turning their backs on Japan's central government and national ruling party despite being on the front lines should conflict with China erupt over Taiwan.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Okinawa Voters Expected To Turn Backs On Central Govt Despite China Threat

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Financial Post

Okinawa voters expected to turn backs on central govt despite China threat

TOKYO -- Voters in Okinawa are expected to re-elect their opposition-backed governor on Sunday, turning their backs on Japan's central government and national ruling party despite being on the front lines should conflict with China erupt over Taiwan. Read More

2 years ago·Canada

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Okinawa voters expected to turn backs on central government despite China threat

2 years ago·Johannesburg, South Africa

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Japan Today

Okinawa voters expected to turn backs on central gov't despite China threat

2 years ago·Sakado, Japan

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Financial Express

Okinawa voters expected to turn backs on central govt despite China threat

The LDP backs Atsushi Sakima, a former mayor. Tamaki defeated him in 2018 by 396,632 votes to 316,458, partly by calling for the large Futenma U.S. air base to be moved outside the prefecture.

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