Nanri Island
Nanri Island (Chinese: ), Nanjisü, Nanjih, historically known as Nanni Shan () and Nanri Shan (), is a small island off the coast of China. Nanri Town () is an administrative unit of Xiuyu District, Putian, Fujian, People's Republic of China which includes 111 islands and islets. History. In October 1952, the island was the site of the Battle of Nanri Island between the People's Liberation Army and the Republic of China Army; the engagement ended in an ROC victory and resulted in the ROC occupying Nanri. However, ROC forces later withdrew to Taiwan, and the island was re-occupied  by the People's Republic of China. Administrative divisions. The town of Nanri (which includes nearby islands) is divided into seventeen villages: Other populated places include Fou-tou (), Hsi-hu (), Hsi-kao, Ts'ao-hu, T'ou-ying-shih (), Ts'u-shan (), Shih-t'ou-p'an and Shang-t'ou. Economy. The island is heavily involved in the fishing industry, and several fish farms have been established off the coast of the island. The island's mudflats are cultivated for seaweed and kelp production. In 2015, a wind farm was established on the island. Gallery. Maps including Nanri Island: