Japan to rename islands disputed with China

sfg-2026
ForumIAS LATEST
      1. Interview Guidance initiative by ForumIAS – UPSC CSE 2026 Click Here to know more →
      2. FRC 2027: SFG Residential program | accepting application for Tranche-2 Click Here to know more →
      3. CSAT Classes for Prelims 2027 by Rishi Bhargav sir starts 16 Nov. at 5 PM Click Here to know more →

News: Japan’s Ishigaki city assembly has passed a bill to change the name of the Senkaku Islands from Tonoshiro to Tonoshiro Senkaku.

Facts:

  • Senkaku Islands: These are a group of uninhabited islands in the East China Sea.Japan administers and controls the Senkaku islands.
  • The islands are known as Diaoyu Islands in China and the Diaoyutai Islands in Taiwan.
  • Countries in Dispute: Japan, China and Taiwan.
Print Friendly and PDF
Blog
Academy
Community