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Description of the sovereignty and administration of the Senkaku Islands
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United StatesInternational cooperation/sovereignty1945-presentEast China Sea
Description of the sovereignty and administration of the Senkaku Islands
Source:Official position and historical information of the United States government (general description)
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Regarding the disposal of the Senkaku Islands by the Allied Powers after World War II, the United States has consistently managed the Senkaku Islands as part of "Okinawa."
Based on Article 3 of the 1951 San Francisco Peace Treaty, the rights and interests of the Nansei Islands south of 29 degrees north latitude were defined as territory over which the United States could exercise administrative authority. Under the Okinawa Reversion Treaty of 1972, administrative authority over the Senkaku Islands was returned to Japan as part of Okinawa. The United States recognizes Japan's effective control over these islands.
On the other hand, the United States maintains a neutral position regarding the ultimate attribution of sovereignty, calling it ``a matter that should be resolved between the parties.'' However, it clearly states that Article 5 of the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty applies to the Senkaku Islands, and the two countries take the position that they have an obligation to jointly respond to any armed attack on the territory over which Japan exercises administrative authority. Regarding the territorial dispute triggered by the 1968 resource survey report, Japan places emphasis on peaceful dialogue and seeks to stabilize the situation.
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This comparison is based on general descriptions from official or widely used history textbooks in each country. While minor nuances may change in translation, the goal is to highlight differences in how major events are perceived, the order of description, and what is emphasized. In particular, notable differences in the naming of events and the background of their occurrence can be seen between "United States" and "China".