Japan to rename islands disputed with China

Why it is in news?
  • A local council in southern Japan voted to rename an area, including islands disputed with China and Taiwan.
More on News:
  • The local assembly of Ishigaki city approved a plan to change the name of the area covering the Tokyo-controlled Senkaku Islands — known by Taiwan and China as the Diaoyus — from “Tonoshiro” to “Tonoshiro Senkaku.





Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 23rd Jun 2020