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Japanese War Scenarios Anticipate Chinese Invasion in Event of Taiwan War

May 15, 2004 :: Japan Times :: News

Documents acquired by the Japanese Kyodo news service show that the Japanese Defense Agency has drawn up plans anticipating an invasion by China during an attack on Taiwan. Japan’s plan in such a scenario would involve the deployment of 7,200 ground troops to Japan’s southernmost islands to deter an invasion of the Okinawa Prefecture.

In particular, the documents mentioned that Miyako and nearby islands are likely to be targeted because of an Air Self-Defence Force radar base and two airports located in the area. China may invade Yonaguni Island, the westernmost part of Japan and 100 km from Taiwan, as a stepping stone to attack Taiwan, the office assumes. It also assumes that China would attack the islands by sea and air, with marine forces landing from assault ships as well as airborne units and special forces attacking ASDF bases and airports with rocket-propelled grenade and other weapons, according to the documents. The office believes that China will deploy 1,400 troops to attack Miyako and Yonaguni islands. If Ishigaki Island is included, the number would total 5,200, the documents say.
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