Spratly Islands
Britishnoun
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Manila's coast guard said the incident took place near Thitu Island, part of the Spratly Islands where Beijing has sought to assert its sovereignty claims for years.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2025
Each side blamed the other for the collision, which occurred between a Chinese vessel and a Philippine supply ship near the Spratly Islands.
From New York Times ● Jun. 17, 2024
Manila resupplies its outpost in the Second Thomas Shoal, in the Spratly Islands, every month to reinforce its economic rights to waters that are both rich in fish and mineral resources.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2023
Navy said its guided-missile destroyer USS Milius conducted a navigational rights and freedoms mission in the South China Sea near the Spratly Islands on Monday.
From Reuters ● Apr. 10, 2023
Spratly Islands Government Country name: conventional long form: none conventional short form: Spratly Islands Spratly Islands Economy Economy - overview: Economic activity is limited to commercial fishing.
From The 2001 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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