If China invades Taiwan, U.S. Marine Corps units and their High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) would be rushed to southwestern Japanese islands near Taiwan and abutting the East China Sea,

The U.S. will create temporary military bases in Japan and the Philippines in case of an unforeseen situation with Taiwan, which is under threat of invasion by

The U.S. military will set up temporary bases along Japan's southwestern Nansei island chain and the Philippines to deploy missile units in the event of a Taiwan contingency, sources familiar with Japan-U.

Preparing for a Taiwan Contingency Japan and the United States are working together on a military plan to address a possible emergency involving Taiwan. The plan aims to enhance readiness and strengthen defense capabilities in the region.