Chinese Coast Guard patrols Yongle Islands

Nation's first flight to Sansha planned

In Mo Qun's eyes, Sansha, the country's youngest city, will become China's Maldives, attracting tourists for island-to-island trips in the near future.

Sansha to have satellite TV, daily newspaper

The Hainan government said it will establish the South China Sea Satellite TV and Sansha Daily newspaper this year to report on Sansha's development.

China marine surveillance detachment stationed in Sansha City

A China Marine Surveillance (CMS) detachment was officially stationed in the nation's southernmost city of Sansha on Saturday.

Sansha taking shape with projects

Sansha authorities vowed to accelerate the construction of infrastructure and a series of projects that were expected to be finished this year.

China braves surging waves to guard sovereignty

The East and South China seas have been eventful in 2012 with several of China's neighbors stirring up sovereignty issues. Laudably, China has responded firmly but with restraint.

China speeds up South China Sea development

Provinces and special administrative regions in south China have agreed to hasten the development of the South China Sea, as the country is now targeting a stronger marine economy.

Group to protect South China Sea fishery

A fishery organization aiming to protect aquatic resources in the South China Sea was established in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on Nov 30.

Patrols in Hainan get more clout

Police in Hainan will be authorized to board and search ships that illegally enter the province's waters, the latest effort to protect the South China Sea.

Sansha thematic map goes on sale

A staff member displays the cover of a thematic map on Sansha city in Xidan Book Building in Beijing, on Nov 24, 2012, the day of its debut sale.

New South China city building desalinator

Construction on a desalinator began in Suth China's city of Sansha on Saturday as part of a larger project that will also include a rainwater purification system.

Sansha's infrastructure makes progress

The construction of infrastructure and public service facilities in Sansha city, in China’s southernmost province of Hainan, has made steady progress over the past three months.