January 5, 2015

"A new supply ship set sail Monday from Hainan Island for Sansha City on its maiden voyage to islands in the vast South China Sea.

Sansha I is the largest and most advanced vessel to supply the islets in the South China Sea, helping with efforts to defend China' "blue territory" and protecting its interests in the sea.

"The Sansha I can cover all of the South China Sea and reach more islets and reefs in the remote Zhongsha and Nansha groups," said Feng Wenhai, vice mayor of Sansha."

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