China/South China Sea: China's Army Planning Trip for Chinese Public to Visit Paracels

Apr 9, 2016 | Teo Cheng Wee, Straits Times
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China's military is organising its first public trip to the Paracels, in the country's latest push for civilian engagement in the disputed islands. The People's Liberation Army (PLA) will let three readers of its official newspaper accompany the navy for a visit this month, it announced on Thursday, amid persistent tensions over the South China Sea.