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CNBC AI News – August 14th – A Chinese national who recently acquired a significant stake in the Ounajima Island off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, has indicated her intention to increase her holdings, according to a recent interview. She currently controls 720 ownership rights out of a total of over 900.
Earlier this year, a video went viral featuring a 30-year-old woman from Qingdao, China, named Zhang Shuqing, who reportedly purchased the 700,000-square-meter island.
In previous interviews, Zhang stated that there are no immediate development plans for the island. With her children growing up, she is also considering leaving it to the next generation. A helicopter landing pad is currently under construction, which she plans to utilize for company retreats.
“The island features relatively flat terrain and is home to wild goats. The surrounding waters are renowned for diving and camping, boasting exceptional clarity. There’s a uniquely therapeutic feeling on the island, and visitors are welcome,” Zhang added, extending an open invitation.
Ounajima Island, located northwest of Okinawa’s main island, spans approximately 700,000 square meters and is considered the largest uninhabited island in the Okinawa region. Historically, the island was inhabited and utilized for the extraction of Ryukyu limestone. Remnants of past settlements, including building foundations and wells, are still visible.
Ounajima Island is situated near Izena Island and boasts a surrounding coral reef. It is approximately 700 kilometers from mainland China at its closest point.
Some online commentators have jokingly suggested donating the island to the Chinese state, cheekily framing it as a potential expansion of territorial holdings.
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