A small group of islands in the East China Sea has become one of the most enduring sources of tension between China and Japan. Through rare archives, historical maps, personal stories and on-the-ground reporting, CGTN's five-part documentary Diaoyu Dao: Small Islands, Big Stakes examines the history, legal debates and contemporary realities surrounding Diaoyu Dao, known in Japan as the Senkaku Islands. Featuring voices from China, Japan and the United States, the program explores how a dispute over a handful of uninhabited islands continues to shape regional relations and influence the future of East Asia.

Watch Diaoyu Dao: Small Islands, Big Stakes, only on CGTN.