Langhuajiao

Langhuajiao (Chinese: 浪花礁) is one of the islands of Paracel Islands. It is alternatively known as "Pengbojiao" (Chinese: 蓬勃礁), also known as "Qilianyu" (literally "7 key lago") along with six other islands close by. A Chinese-built lighthouse is located here. The island is administrated by the People's Republic of China and patrolled by the Chinese border police. It is claimed by Vietnam.

Chinese sovereignty claim over the island is stated according to the Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China on the baselines of the territorial sea (May 15th, 1996).

4 points on Zhaoshudao are the baseline points of the Chinese territorial sea.

1. Langhuajiao(1)16ø 04·4'N112ø 35·8'E
2. Langhuajiao(2)16ø 01·9'N112ø 32·7'E
3. Langhuajiao(3)16ø 01·5'N112ø 31·8'E
4. Langhuajiao(4)16ø 01·0'N112ø 29·8'E

See also

• Zhaoshudao (赵述岛)
• Beidao (北岛)
• Zhongdao (中岛)
• Nandao (Island) (南岛)
• Shidao (石岛)
• Dongdao (东岛)
• Zhongjiandao (中建岛)
• Langhuajiao (浪花礁)
• Beijiao (北礁)

External links

• Territorial sea steles erected in east China.
• (English) Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic of China on the baselines of the territorial sea (May15th, 1996).
• Locate Langhuajiao on GOOGLEMAP.
• 中华人民共和国政府关于中华人民共和国领海基线的声明(1996年5月15日).
• 中国重申拥有西沙南沙群岛及附近海域主权.