Do people travel to the Senkaku (Diaoyu) Islands?
It's probably not the best idea to try to get to the Senkaku (Diaoyu) Islands. But every time I see a photo, I can't help but think how picturesque and pristine the islands seem:
Were these islands ever a tourist destination? Is it totally unrealistic to try to reach these islands now?
Best Answer
Rather than going to Senkaku/Diaoyu islands, you could go to Dokdo. It's called the Liancourt Rocks by the west, and Takeshima by Japan. It's an island subject to a dispute between Japan and South Korea (as opposed to China), and is actively promoted as a tourist destination. It's currently controlled by South Korea. Up to 400 people can visit the island per day, according to "Korea Travel Guide" by the Korea Tourism Organization.
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Does anyone live on the Senkaku Islands?
Before World War II, as a result of development by private citizens, there were people living in the Senkakus, principally on Uotsuri Island and Kuba Island. However, the islands are now uninhabited.Why do people want the Senkaku Islands?
One common explanation is that important strategic and economic stakes hang in the balance. The islands are said to offer a key strategic foothold in the East China Sea as well as title to rich fishing grounds and plentiful oil and gas resources.Who owns Senkaku Diaoyu Islands?
The Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands are currently under Japanese administration, although their sovereignty is contested by both China and Taiwan. When the Japanese government purchased the islands from a private individual in September 2012, there were protests in China and counterprotests in Japan.Why does China want the Diaoyu Islands?
China's objective is to reverse the current situation \u2014 controlling the islands at Japan's expense \u2014 while trying to avoid, if possible at all, an armed conflict. This, in turn, matters because it sets a precedent on dispute management that undermines the law of the sea and the maritime order it represents.Brief introduction to the Senkaku (Diaoyu) Island Dispute
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