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To: Whenifhow

There is almost no way the PRC could seize even one of the Senkaku Islands without also seizing 5 nearby islands which are....

1. 100% uncontested Japanese territory

2. Have 5 airfields, one adequate for the Il-76

3. Are home to over 50,000 Japanese citizens

Bonus:

Some analysts strongly think the PRC would also take OKINAWA.

You know what THAT means...


8 posted on 11/12/2014 7:14:50 PM PST by gaijin
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To: gaijin
The Miyako Islands are uncontested territory, and they are something like 80 miles away from the Senkakus.

The biggest airport is Ishigaki airport --let's take a look:


11 posted on 11/12/2014 7:19:38 PM PST by gaijin
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China then wont make its move until they rival us in military power meaning we will have a hard time containing them. we need stronger ties and military alliances with every other power in the Asia pacific region to stand up to china.


39 posted on 11/13/2014 4:26:22 AM PST by Monorprise
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