The conversation between human and AI assistant.
Do Chinese people consider Ryukyu/Okinawa as part of China?
Is there any significance to why China wants to claim the Ryukyu Islands as their own?
Yes, there is significant geopolitical importance attached to the Ryukyu Islands. They are located in a strategic location in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, and they are situated on a major shipping route. The islands are also believed to be rich in natural resources, such as oil and gas reserves.