Sightseeing cruises to China’s newest city, Sansha, located on a disputed island in the South China Sea are set to commence this month, according to a Chinese official.
The move is certain to add to the dispute over sovereignty claims to the area.
Woody Island, known as Yongxing Island in Chinese, has a population of around 1,000 — including military personnel. It is 300 kilometers southeast of Hainan and was established as China’s latest prefecture last June.
The city of Sansha has the smallest land area but the biggest sea area in China.
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Hiufu Wong, CNN via CHINA US Focus http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChinaUsFocus/~3/qYUMEOJenTE/
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