Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara's plan to have the metropolitan government purchase the Senkaku Islands continued to cause ripples Wednesday, with both China and Taiwan quickly issuing statements criticizing the move.
Following are questions and answers regarding the controversy and ownership of the islands:
What is the current status of the islands?
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