Woody Island (South China Sea)

Woody Island, also known as Yongxing Island (永兴岛 or 永興島 or Yǒngxīng Dǎo) and known as Phu Lam Island (Đảo Phú Lâm), is the largest of the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea. "New city established on Yongxing Island," China Daily (PRC). 24 July 2012; retrieved 2013-4-29.

The island is controlled by the People's Republic of China.  It is part of the city of Sansha.  

Soldiers of the People's Liberation Army are stationed on the island. 

The island is also claimed by the Taiwan, Republic of China, and Vietnam.

 Related pages
South China Sea Islands

Footnotes

Other websites
Aerial photos of Woody Island and its airport
Satellite image of Woody Island by Google Maps

Category:Islands of China
Category:Islands of Taiwan
Category:Islands of Vietnam