How will the Okinawa governorโs race result reshape Chinaโs local messaging?
The leadership change in Okinawa could deal a quiet blow to Beijingโs attempts to leverage local opposition to remilitarisation and the US-Japan military alliance, according to analysts. They added that the shift would compel Chinese academics and state media to recalibrate their messaging and approach towards the strategically vital Japanese prefecture. Genta Koja, the 42-year-old backed by Japanโs ruling Liberal Democratic Party to become Okinawaโs new governor, defeated incumbent Denny Tamaki...