Shandians
Shandians are a group of islands located in the South China Sea, administered by the People's Republic of China. They are situated in the northern part of the Paracel Islands and are claimed by both China and Vietnam. The archipelago consists of several small islets and rocks, with the largest being Shandong Reef.
The Shandians are strategically important due to their proximity to the South China Sea shipping lanes and
China has established infrastructure on several of the islets, including airstrips and radar facilities, which has
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled in 2016 that China's activities in the South China Sea,
The Shandians are a contentious issue in the South China Sea disputes, with implications for regional security