East China Sea Territorial Issues

The video discusses the territorial dispute over the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands in the East China Sea, claimed by China, Japan, and Taiwan. It covers the historical background, geopolitical stakes, and strategic importance of the islands. The video also highlights the potential for conflict due to overlapping claims and the presence of valuable resources. The involvement of the United States and the implications for international relations are also explored.

What are the names given to the disputed islands by Japan and China?

• Ryukyu and Okinawa

• Shimonoseki and San Francisco

• Senkaku and Diaoyu

• Formosa and Taiwan

Which treaty did Japan sign after the First Sino-Japanese War?

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Nanjing

• Treaty of Shimonoseki

• Treaty of San Francisco

What was the status of the islands during the U.S. occupation of Okinawa?

• They were administered by China

• They were part of Taiwan

• They were linked with Okinawa and Japan

• They were independent

What is the primary legal agreement that regulates maritime borders?

• United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

• Treaty of Shimonoseki

• Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security

• Treaty of San Francisco

Why are the islands strategically important?

• They are a tourist destination

• They provide valuable maritime and airspace borders

• They are rich in gold

• They have a large population

What resource is estimated to be present around the islands?

• Diamonds

• Gold

• Coal

• Oil and natural gas

What action did China take in 2013 regarding the airspace over the East China Sea?

• Implemented an air defense identification zone

• Signed a peace treaty

• Declared war on Japan

• Built a new airport

What is the main concern for Japan if China gains control of the islands?

• Loss of cultural heritage

• Loss of tourism revenue

• Threat to maritime import routes

• Increase in population

What is the potential consequence of a miscalculation around the islands?

• A cultural exchange program

• A full-blown war

• A new trade agreement

• A natural disaster

What percentage of the world's fish catch comes from the East China Sea?

• 20%

• 5%

• 1%

• 10%