China flies the flag in Sansha, on Woody Island, also known as Yongxing Island. Photo: AP Photo
The under-the-radar South China Sea projects Beijing uses to cement its claims
- China is relying not just on the military but also on civilian and scientific activities to strengthen its position in the region
- Those efforts are in less sensitive areas than other countries claiming rights to the region, a Chinese analyst says
China flies the flag in Sansha, on Woody Island, also known as Yongxing Island. Photo: AP Photo