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The First Island Chain refers to a curved strategic line hemming in China that extends from Japan through Taiwan, the Philippines and on to Indonesia.
Archive 2009-07-01 Michael Turton 2009
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The First Island Chain refers to a curved strategic line hemming in China that extends from Japan through Taiwan, the Philippines and on to Indonesia.
Japan beefs up defense forces in Yonaguni Michael Turton 2009
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Ministry officials pointed out that military deployments along southern Kyushu to the First Island Chain that includes Taiwan are an important link in Japan’s southwestern national defense force.
Archive 2009-07-01 Michael Turton 2009
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Ministry officials pointed out that military deployments along southern Kyushu to the First Island Chain that includes Taiwan are an important link in Japan’s southwestern national defense force.
Japan beefs up defense forces in Yonaguni Michael Turton 2009
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