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Reported 2 days ago(Mar 15, 2026, 1:58 PM)
Chinese satellites, including Yaogang, are being used to monitor Japan and surrounding waters for early detection of US military movements, particularly near Yokosuka and Sasebo bases. This is part of China's A2/AD strategy to deter US actions in potential Taiwan conflict.
Chinese satellites orbiting over Japan may be for the purpose of "early detection" of U.S. military movements. Frequently observed near Yokosuka and Sasebo. China's use of the Yaogang satellite to monitor mainland Japan and its surrounding waters is believed to be for the purpose of early detection of U.S. military movements coming from U.S. military bases in Japan in the event of a conflict over Taiwan. It appears that the Chinese military is steadily increasing its space-based surveillance ca…
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Chinese satellites, including Yaogang, are being used to monitor Japan and surrounding waters for early detection of US military movements, particularly near Yokosuka and Sasebo bases. This is part of China's A2/AD strategy to deter US actions in potential Taiwan conflict.
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