Which one of the following statements best reflects the issue with Senkaku Islands, sometimes mentioned in the news?

1. The question asks for the statement that best reflects the issue concerning the Senkaku Islands. 2. The Senkaku Islands (known as Diaoyu Islands in China and Diaoyutai Islands in Taiwan) are a group of uninhabited islands located in the East China Sea. 3. Option (A) is incorrect; the islands are natural, and the issue of artificial islands is more prominent in the South China Sea. 4. Option (B) correctly states that China and Japan engage in maritime disputes over the sovereignty of these islands in the East China Sea. This is the core issue frequently mentioned in the news. 5. Option (C) is incorrect; there is no permanent American military base on the Senkaku Islands. 6. Option (D) is incorrect; the International Court of Justice has not made such a declaration, and the primary claimants are China and Japan (and Taiwan), not South-East Asian countries. 7. Therefore, option (B) best reflects the issue.