Sansha
Proper noun
Meaning
Sansha
A prefecture-level city of Hainan, China. [from 21st c.]
Sansha
A town in Xiapu, Ningde, Fujian, China [from 20th c.]
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Examples
Beijing's decision to designate Sansha as its administrative centre for the Paracel and Spratly Islands prompted a demonstration in Vietnam's capital yesterday.
People who live on the Yongxing Island include employees in Sansha government, naval troops and armed police stationed on the island, fishermen, construction workers and some tourists.
The map previously contained the Chinese words of “Sansha city – China” and a symbol of an airport on Da Chu Thap (Fiery Cross) Reef in Truong Sa, with the English words “Yong Shu airport – Sansha.”
The paper said that four-day tours to Woody Island, which houses China’s recently established Sansha city, will likely cost around $800.