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Where are the Senkaku Islands located?

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The Senkaku Islands are located in the East China Sea, about 105 miles (170 km) northeast of Taiwan and roughly the same distance north of Ishigaki Island in Okinawa ken (prefecture), Japan. The cluster consists of five islands and three rocks and is characterized by rugged terrain and rocky coastal features.