The President's Daily Brief PDB Afternoon Bulletin | Novebmer 24th, 2025: Xi Rages as Japan Deploys Missiles Near Taiwan & Russian Tracker Found Off U.K. Coast
Nov 24, 2025
Japan is ramping up its security by deploying missiles on Yonaguni, reigniting tensions with China, which is furious over this provocative move. The implications of this military strategy could alter regional dynamics dramatically. Meanwhile, divers off Wales discovered a mysterious metal cylinder believed to be a Russian tracking device, raising concerns about national security. This find highlights ongoing Russian activity in UK waters, prompting further investigation into these underwater threats.
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Japan Makes Taiwan A Strategic Neighbor
- Japan's missile deployment on Yonaguni makes Taiwan's security directly relevant to Tokyo's defense posture.
- Mike Baker argues this shifts the regional map and raises the stakes for any Taiwan conflict.
Beijing Treats Defense Move As Strategic Assault
- Beijing framed Japan's move as intentionally provocative and escalated both rhetoric and actions.
- That response included state media, military displays, travel warnings, and cultural restrictions.
Prepare For Immediate Reciprocal Moves
- Expect reciprocal military actions like more Chinese air incursions, naval patrols, and drone flights.
- Japan and the U.S. will likely expand early-warning and intelligence sharing as deployments continue.