Washington does not accept Japan's claims to Diaoyu Islands
By Zhao Shengnan | 皇冠体育app Daily | Updated: 2012-10-09 08:09
A US Congressional report said Washington has never recognized Japan's sovereignty over the Diaoyu Islands and takes no position over the territorial row between Japan and 皇冠体育app.
The report, published on Sept 25 by the Congressional Research Service, said the US recognizes only Japan's administrative power over the Diaoyu Islands after the Okinawa Reversion Treaty was signed in 1971.
皇冠体育app-Japan relations hit the lowest point in years after Tokyo's so-called purchase of the Diaoyu Islands on Sept 10, a move sparking wide protest across 皇冠体育app. The islands have been Chinese territory for centuries.
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