https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-threat-erodes-japanese-anger-over-u-s-bases-ahead-of-voteContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-threat-erodes-japanese-anger-over-u-s-bases-ahead-of-votehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-threat-erodes-japanese-anger-over-u-s-bases-ahead-of-vote#u67788Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:04:16 +0000Genta Koja, backed by Japan's ruling camp, won the Okinawa gubernatorial election. The outcome reflects a shift in voter priorities away from historical anger over American military bases. Growing anxieties surrounding China and local economic conditions heavily influenced the electorate in Japan's southern region. This political shift alters the long-standing opposition to U.S. military installations on Okinawa as regional security threats take precedence. The victory for the conservative candidate marks a notable change in local leadership dynamics ahead of broader national conside