Which one of the following statements best reflects the issue with Sen

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.

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UPSC IAS – 2022

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Statement B correctly identifies the core issue surrounding the Senkaku Islands (known as Diaoyu in China), which are the subject of a maritime dispute between China and Japan in the East China Sea.

The Senkaku Islands are a group of uninhabited islands located in the East China Sea. Both Japan and China claim sovereignty over these islands. This dispute is a significant point of tension in Sino-Japanese relations and affects maritime security in the region. The islands are strategically located near potential oil and gas reserves and important shipping lanes.

Statement A is incorrect because the islands are natural landforms, not artificial, and they are located in the East China Sea, not generally considered part of the South China Sea disputes (though related to broader regional tensions). Statement C is incorrect; while the US has security alliances in the region, there is no permanent American military base specifically set up on the Senkaku Islands to aid Taiwan. Statement D is incorrect; the International Court of Justice has not declared the islands ‘no man’s land’, and the primary claimants are China and Japan, not South-East Asian countries.

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