[Solved] Which one of the following statements best reflects the issue with Senkaku Islands, sometimes mentioned in the news? It is generally believed that they are artificial islands made by a country around South China Sea. China and Japan engage in maritime disputes over these islands in East China Sea. A permanent American military base has been set up there to help Taiwan to increase its defence capabilities. Though International Court of Justice declared them as no man’s land, some South-East Asian countries claim them.

Q86) Which one of the following statements best reflects the issue with Senkaku Islands, sometimes mentioned in the news?

1. It is generally believed that they are artificial islands made by a country around South China Sea.
2. China and Japan engage in maritime disputes over these islands in East China Sea.
3. A permanent American military base has been set up there to help Taiwan to increase its defence capabilities.
4. Though International Court of Justice declared them as no man’s land, some South-East Asian countries claim them.

Answer: 2

• The Senkaku Islands are a group of uninhabited islands in the East China Sea.
• They are known in mainland China as the Diaoyu Islands.
• The islands are the focus of a territorial dispute between Japan and China.
• China claims the discovery and ownership of the islands from the 14th century, while Japan maintained ownership of the islands from 1895 until its surrender at the end of World War II.
• Hence option (b) is the correct answer.

Japanese Claim

• The East China is a region of high strategic value.
• Overall, the geopolitical priorities identified by Japan, China and the US towards the Senkaku Islands have led to an increase in the military presence in the region.