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2026.08.04 06:55 GMT+8

The Forgotten Ryukyu

Updated 2026.08.04 06:55 GMT+8
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For over 600 years, the Ryukyu Kingdom, centered in what is now Okinawa, was an independent maritime state with extensive trade ties across East Asia. But in the 19th century, this kingdom disappeared from the map, transforming the balance of power in the region.

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