Woody Island

Now showing at a disputed South China Sea island not very near you

The cinema is on Woody Island in the Paracels, which are also claimed by Vietnam and Taiwan, and is equipped with the most advanced projection equipment.

Jul 25, 2017, 10:54 AM IST

China removed missiles from South China Sea islands ahead of UN verdict

China has removed its new generation surface-to-air missiles from a disputed island in the South China Sea after US withdrew its aircraft carrier ahead of a landmark verdict by an UN-backed tribunal, a media report said on Saturday.

Jul 23, 2016, 18:02 PM IST

China pushes `patriotic` tours in South China Sea: Report

Tourists have been allowed to travel to non-militarized areas of the South China Sea since 2013.

May 27, 2016, 12:22 PM IST

China deploys fighter jets to contested island in South China Sea

China has deployed fighter jets to the same contested island in the South China Sea to which it also has sent surface-to-air missiles, US officials said on Wednesday.

Feb 24, 2016, 12:36 PM IST

Australia, New Zealand urge China show restraint in South China Sea

 Australia and New Zealand on Friday strongly urged China to refrain from stoking tensions in the South China Sea after its apparent deployment of surface-to-air missiles on a disputed island.

Feb 19, 2016, 10:35 AM IST