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The significance of Yonauni lies in its proximity to Taiwan and its potential to serve as a frontline defense point. A sizable U.S. and Japanese presence would complicate any Chinese plan to swiftly seize Taiwan, forcing Beijing to contend with a well-defended island no larger than a postage stamp. For China, if the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) attempts an invasion, they would face sustained missile barrages, carrier strike groups, and amphibious defenses that could delay or even prevent them from achieving strategic objectives.