China/East China Sea: China Deploys New Oil Rig to Drill in East China Sea

Sep 3, 2014 | South China Morning Post
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China has sent a new oil rig to explore the East China Sea, an area that includes waters disputed with Japan. Cosco Shipyard, which built the rig, did not disclose the exact location of the Kaixuan-1, or Triumph-1, drilling platform. It is not known if it is in an area close to the disputed waters.

Cosco Shipyard said the rig was handed over to China Oilfield Services on July 17. China Oilfield Services and sister company China National Offshore Oil did not respond to requests for comment.