The half-abandoned Japanese island at the heart of tensions with China
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Kasasa Island, a small, sparsely populated island in Japan's inland sea, has become a focal point of tension between Japan and China. With only seven registered residents, the island's proximity to key Japanese and US military bases has raised concerns after Chinese developers purchased land there. Rumors have spread that the land could be used for surveillance by Beijing, fueling fears about China's regional ambitions. Foreign ownership of land near sensitive sites in Japan is increasing, with Chinese investors accounting for nearly half of recent acquisitions. The Japanese government, led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, is considering tightening regulations on land sales to address these national security concerns.
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