Relations Strained On Okinawa Amid COVID-19 Outbreaks At U.S. Bases

The video discusses the COVID-19 outbreak among US service members in Okinawa, Japan, which has led to local health concerns and calls for stricter immigration controls. The outbreak has exacerbated long-standing local resentment towards the US military presence. Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki has expressed distrust in the US military's assurances and demands stricter measures, including a lockdown. The US military has promised transparency and cooperation. The situation is set against a backdrop of historical tensions between Okinawans and the US military.

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