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US Special Ops Prepare for Indo-Pacific Missions Amid China Tensions

4/1/2025

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On October 27, 2020, US Special Operations Forces geared up for High Altitude-Low Opening missions in the scenic Ryukyu Islands of Japan. As the Trump administration shifted focus to the Indo-Pacific, relationships with European allies grew tense, while security partnerships with Japan and Taiwan strengthened, reflecting escalating concerns over China's assertiveness towards Taiwan.

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On October 27, 2020, US Special Operations Forces geared up for High Altitude-Low Opening missions in the scenic Ryukyu Islands of Japan. As the Trump administration shifted focus to the Indo-Pacific, relationships with European allies grew tense, while security partnerships with Japan and Taiwan strengthened, reflecting escalating concerns over China's assertiveness towards Taiwan.