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What is the U.S. position regarding the Sino-Japanese dispute over the Diaoyu Islands?

A) It regards the islands as Japanese, and their security is covered by the U.S.-Japanese defense alliance.
B) It is not a party to the dispute.
C) It regards the islands as not covered by the U.S.-China defense alliance.
D) It wishes to have the dispute brought before the International Court of Justice.