Japan Unveils Evacuation Plan for Southern Islets Amid China-Taiwan Tensions

The plan outlines the relocation of 120,000 residents and tourists within six days in response to potential regional conflict.

Japan's government has released its first-ever evacuation plan targeting 120,000 civilians from islets near Taiwan in the event of an emergency.
The plan utilizes military vessels, private ferries, and aircraft to transport evacuees to Kyushu and other destinations within six days.
Evacuation drills are scheduled to begin in April 2026 on the Sakishima islands, emphasizing preparedness for potential crises.
Defense measures include deploying surface-to-air missile units and constructing underground shelters on Yonaguni, 100km from Taiwan.
The evacuation plan reflects growing concerns over China's military activities near Taiwan and the broader risks of conflict in the Taiwan Strait.