Paracel Islands

Proper noun

Meaning

Paracel Islands pl

A group of South China Sea islands administered under Sansha, Hainan, China, as Xisha (claimed by Taiwan (ROC) and Vietnam).

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

Vietnamese Mandarin Chinese Paracel Paracels Xisha Hsisha Hoang Sa

Examples

20th-century events *In the 1910-20s, the French Ministry of Colonies and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs agreed that the Paracel Islands were under Chinese sovereignty, and that France should not try to claim them, either on behalf of itself, or Annam. Source: Internet

After the battle, the PRC took control over the entire Paracel Islands. Source: Internet

Although the South Vietnamese "inherited" the French claim to the entire Paracel Islands, the period was peaceful, and both sides held onto what was in their control without venturing into other's domain. Source: Internet

Apart from China, the Spratly Islands and Paracel Islands, which are among the more frequently disputed territories in the South China, are also claimed by the Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Malaysia, and Taiwan. Source: Internet

The incident has ratcheted up tensions between Vietnam and China, both of which lay claim to the Paracel Islands. Source: Internet

Completely submerged, the elongated ring structure is the largest single reef in the Paracel Islands. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

paracavernous paracavitary Paracel paracellular paracellularly Paracels