Authorities deny plans for Xisha Islands tour
...of Hainan, the Xisha Islands consist of 22 islands, seven sandbanks and a dozen reefs. Only Yongxing, the biggest of the islands and a sanctuary for birds, is suitable for landing. There are no mobile phone signals or Internet access, but visitors can make...info
Some Argentines Demand Return Of Falkland Islands
...there's nothing to discuss with Argentina. "The absolutely vital point is that we are clear that the future of the Falkland Islands is a matter for the people themselves," Cameron said. "And as long as they want to remain part of the United Kingdom ... and...info
China to send tourists to Xisha Islands
...in Hainan Province to the Xisha Islands, China National Radio reported today. However, only Yongxing, the biggest of the islands, is suitable for landing. There are neither mobile phone signals nor Internet access on the island, but visitors can make a phone...info
China flags plans for tourism to disputed islands
...Wang Zhifa, a deputy head of China's national tourism authority, said in March that "developing tourism in the Paracel islands will help us to protect our frontiers and demonstrate the existence of our sovereignty", said the news report. Last month, China...info
Nuclear legacy in the Marshall Islands
...1946 to 1958. During most of that time, the Marshall Islands was a part of the United Nations Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands administered by the United States. “Human rights are not meant to be a set of legal principles and rules on paper alone. They...info
China flags plans for tourism to disputed islands
...month, China and Vietnam quarreled after Beijing said it had detained 21 Vietnamese for illegal fishing around the disputed islands but Vietnam said the fishermen had been detained in its waters and demanded their immediate release. Tension rose in the region...info
China flags plans for tourism to disputed islands
...month, China and Vietnam quarreled after Beijing said it had detained 21 Vietnamese for illegal fishing around the disputed islands but Vietnam said the fishermen had been detained in its waters and demanded their immediate release. Tension rose in the region...info
China flags plans for tourism to disputed islands
...month, China and Vietnam quarreled after Beijing said it had detained 21 Vietnamese for illegal fishing around the disputed islands but Vietnam said the fishermen had been detained in its waters and demanded their immediate release. Tension rose in the region...info
China flags plans for tourism to disputed islands
...Service. Wang Zhifa, a deputy head of China's national tourism authority, said in March that "developing tourism in the Paracel islands will help us to protect our frontiers and demonstrate the existence of our sovereignty." said the news report. Last month,...info
China flags plans for tourism to disputed islands
...month, China and Vietnam quarreled after Beijing said it had detained 21 Vietnamese for illegal fishing around the disputed islands but Vietnam said the fishermen had been detained in its waters and demanded their immediate release. Tension rose in the region...info