From Reuters, quoting the Yomiuri Shimbun:

  • President Obama said disputed islands between Japan and China fall within the scope of the U.S.-Japan security treaty
  • Obama made the remarks in written replies to questions.
  • Also said the United States, Tokyo’s key ally, opposes any unilateral attempt to undermine Japan’s administration of the Senkakus… and that any disputes should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, not intimidation
  • China claims the Diaoyu islands