One source of political conflict between China, Japan, and South Korea today is territorial disputes over islands in the East China Sea, particularly the Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands. These islands are claimed by both China and Japan, leading to tensions and occasional confrontations between the two countries. South Korea also has overlapping claims in the region, further complicating the situation. Additionally, historical issues related to Japan's occupation of Korea and its colonization of parts of China continue to strain relations between the three countries.
