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Repairing Royal Navy ships in an Asian war

Japanese, Korean, and especially Australian yards could support damaged Royal Navy ships in a major Pacific war.

Question

Could Japanese or South Korean yards repair Royal Navy ships damaged while fighting China?

Short answer

Yes, although Australian yards might be the more likely repair base.

Notes

Japanese or South Korean yards could repair Royal Navy ships during a war in Asia. By the time British warships were taking damage, the conflict would probably have been underway for several weeks. Australia is identified as the more likely repair destination. A later exchange considers the distance and escalation risks that would protect Australian yards.