disputed Sandy Cay reef

The island has been occupied by Vietnam since 1974 (first by South Vietnam, then by the Socialist Republic of Vietnam after 1975). It is also claimed by China (PRC), the Philippines, Vietnam, and Taiwan (ROC).

Yes, but it's to "expand" their territory. With this pile of sand under their control, they can do whatever they want, without repercussions.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/c...outpost-5092681

CCTV said the coast guard landed on Sandy Cay to "exercise sovereignty and jurisdiction" over the reef, carry out an "inspection" and "collect video evidence regarding the illegal activities of the Philippine side".

The broadcaster published a photograph of five black-clad people standing on the uninhabited reef as a dark inflatable boat bobbed in the nearby water.

Another shot showed four coast guard officials posing with a national flag on the reef's white surface, in what CCTV described as a "vow of sovereignty".

The group also "cleaned up leftover plastic bottles, wooden sticks and other debris and garbage on the reef", the broadcaster said.

The Financial Times reported an unnamed Philippine maritime official as saying that the Chinese coast guard had left after unfurling the flag.

There do not appear to be any signs that China has permanently occupied the reef or has built a structure on it.
Ceh... Mana "seize" la

Ada track how many reefs within Malaysia EEZ occupied by Vietnam?
Ada track berapa Kali Vietnam/ Philippines fishing boats invaded our EEZ?
Ada track berapa kali pinoy lanun kidnapped and killed Malaysian?