Sovereignty beyond doubt

Historical facts, international law show the Diaoyu Islands belong to China and Japan claimed them only last century

The diplomatic crisis between China and Japan, sparked by the collision between a Chinese fishing boat and two Japanese patrol boats, has finally ended with the illegally detained Chinese captain coming home. However, in Japan there are still voices challenging China's sovereignty over the Diaoyu Islands.

In fact, China has indisputable sovereignty over the Diaoyu Islands. There is ample evidence supporting this, both in history and international law.