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

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

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.

Answer

(a) Incorrect. Senkaku Islands are not artificial islands; they are a group of natural uninhabited islands in the East China Sea.
(b) Correct. The Senkaku Islands (called Diaoyu by China) are disputed mainly between Japan and China in the East China Sea.
(c) Incorrect. There is no permanent American military base on the Senkaku Islands; the issue is about sovereignty and maritime claims, not a US base for Taiwan.
(d) Incorrect. The International Court of Justice has not declared them no man's land; the dispute is not framed as claims by South-East Asian countries.

Answer: (b)