UPSC 2022Current AffairsModerate

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

a
It is generally believed that they are artificial islands made by a country around South China Sea.
b
China and Japan engage in maritime disputes over these islands in East China Sea.
c
A permanent American military base has been set up there to help Taiwan to increase its defence capabilities.
d
Though International Court of Justice declared them as no man's land, some South-East Asian countries claim them.
International RelationsTerritorial disputes (East China Sea)Senkaku IslandsDiaoyu IslandsEast China SeaChinaJapanmaritime disputesSouth China SeaTaiwan

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