1 big thing

U.S.-China tensions threaten the island of Okinawa

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U.S.-China tensions are at an all-time high and as relations deteriorate, the Japanese island of Okinawa is afraid of getting in the crosshairs. We take a closer look on how the geopolitical tensions are affecting the island.

  • Plus, why the gender pay gap is shrinking.
  • And, a new line of fashion dolls celebrates Latinas in America.

    • Guests: Axios' Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Emily Peck and Marina E. Franco.

    Credits: Axios Today is produced by Felix Salmon, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Lydia McMullen-Laird and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.

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    • The Japanese island of Okinawa is caught in the middle of U.S.-China tensions
    • Gender pay gap now the narrowest on record
    • New Latina dolls to hit stores as companies diversify toys
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