The Senkaku Islands are a group of uninhabited islets located in the East China Sea. They are situated northeast of Taiwan and southwest of the Japanese island of Okinawa. The islands are administered by Japan but are also claimed by both China and Taiwan. The area is known for its rich fishing grounds and potential underwater oil and gas reserves. The dispute over the Senkaku Islands has led to heightened tensions between Japan and China. The islands are referred to as the Diaoyu Islands in Chinese and the Diaoyutai Islands in Taiwanese. The ongoing territorial conflict has implications for regional security and international relations in East Asia.