Paracel Islands
Britishnoun
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China has now built 20 outposts in the Paracel Islands and, further southeast, seven in the Spratly Islands—coupled with a sprawling presence across the surrounding seas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
Navy destroyer USS Milius that entered its territorial waters in the South China Sea near the Paracel Islands.
From Reuters ● Mar. 24, 2023
China occupies the Paracel Islands, but they are also claimed by Taiwan and Vietnam.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 23, 2023
The ships were spotted near the Chinese south of Hainan Island, in the northern part of the sea, and the northeast of the Paracel Islands, also in the northern part, The Paper stated.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 12, 2022
Paracel Islands: This archipelago is surrounded by productive fishing grounds and potentially large oil reserves.
From The 2001 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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