This last theory is attractive because it gives some hope of explaining the enclosed seas, such as the Sea of Japan.

最后一种理论很有吸引力，因为它给解释封闭海域（如日本海）带来了一些希望。

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Anchored on the Sea of Japan and Yellow Sea, these defense lines cannot be outflanked.

这些固若金汤的防线，从日本海一直延续的黄海，无法迂回绕过。

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Rason offers a port on the Sea of Japan, something denied China since it ceded Outer Manchuria to Russia in the mid-19th century.

罗先向中国提供其在日本海上的港口使用权，自从19世纪中期中国将外满洲割让给俄国以来，该港口曾一直拒绝中国使用。

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That prompted a strong protest from China. U.S.military officials deny they bowed to pressure from Beijing and moved the maneuvers from the Yellow Sea, saying the Sea of Japan actually is the most appropriate venue for this drill.

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