The Japanese government says it will push ahead with plans to relocate a US air base to a new location within Okinawa, its current site.
This despite the Southern Island's governor revoking approval for work needed for the project.
Some 50'000 US troops are currently based in Japan.
Locals have called for the base to be moved from Okinawa entirely.
Speaking at a State department briefing on Tuesday, Spokesman Mark Toner said the both nations were committed to a resolution...
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