Surface-to-air missiles, which are capable of shooting down aircraft and ballistic missiles, will be located on Yonaguni, Japan’s westernmost island

The remote Yonaguni island lies on the frontlines of self-governing Taiwan's growing tensions with China.

Surface-to-air missiles, which are capable of shooting down aircraft and ballistic missiles, will be located on Yonaguni, Japan’s westernmost island

Japan plans to deploy missiles near Taiwan, a move analysts say risks deepening regional tensions with China.