41. Beijing, which claims sovereignty over Taiwan, accuses Taiwan of using the crisis as an excuse to upgrade political links. 42. Both countries claim sovereignty over the islet. 43. Both countries claim sovereignty. 44. Both sides claim sovereignty over the Bakassi peninsula in the Gulf of Guinea. 45. Both countries claim sovereignty over Kashmir, which was carved up between them shortly after independence. 46. Both Israelis and Palestinians claim sovereignty over east Jersualem, which is holy to Christians, Muslims and Jews. 47. Both countries claim sovereignty over all the islands, which are strategically located astride major shipping lanes at the southern opening to the Red Sea. 48. Both countries claim sovereignty over the islands, which are located along major shipping lanes at the opening of the Red Sea. 49. Both countries claim sovereignty over the Jammu-Kashmir region. 50. Both Israel and the Palestinians claim sovereignty. |