Paracel Islands

British  

/ ˌpærəˈsɛl /

noun

1. a group of uninhabited islets and reefs in the N South China Sea, the subject of territorial claims by China and Vietnam Compare Spratly Islands

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Example Sentences

Vietnam is one of several countries to clash with China in the disputed South China Sea, particularly on two archipelagos, the Spratlys and the Paracel Islands.

From Seattle Times

The Navy’s Seventh Fleet said the Hopper “asserted navigational rights and freedoms in the South China Sea near the Paracel Islands, consistent with international law.”

From Washington Times

The Paracel Islands, consists of 30 islands, is occupied by China, but also claimed partly by Vietnam and Taiwan.

From Reuters

China occupies the Paracel Islands, but they are also claimed by Taiwan and Vietnam.

From Seattle Times

Bakic told The Associated Press that the ship “was not driven away” and “continued on to conduct routine maritime security operations in international waters” after concluding its mission near the Paracel Islands.

From Washington Times