Is China seeking a submarine presence in the Sea of Japan?

Body of water could offer Chinese ballistic missile subs a place to hide

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This Chinese H-6 bomber was spotted flying over the Sea of Japan in December in this image provided by Japan's defense officials. (Japan's Ministry of Defense via Kyodo)

TETSURO KOSAKA, Nikkei senior staff writer

TOKYO -- A new security risk may face Japan: China maintaining a constant military presence in the Sea of Japan, a possible launching point for nuclear weapons aimed at the U.S.

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