The Japanese Ministry of Defense by 2026 plans to base Type 12 surface-to-ship missiles at three Japan Self-Defense Force bases in the Ryukyu Island chain.
Beijing has territorial claims against Japan, South Korea and Taiwan and is using "salami-slicing" military and economic tactics in its efforts to assume control of the strategically important areas.
Everyone is feeling stress from rising costs and an uncertain economy. For Gen Z, the effects are particularly acute, and impacting how they live now and may be able to in the future.