Sin Cowe Island

Coordinates: 09°53′07″N 114°19′47″E / 9.88528°N 114.32972°E / 9.88528; 114.32972
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Sin Cowe Island
Khánh Hòa
CommuneSinh Tồn Commune
Claimed by
 China
 Philippines
 Taiwan
 Vietnam
Demographics
Population31[citation needed]
Sin Cowe Island in the Union Banks

Sin Cowe Island 9°53′7″N 114°19′47″E / 9.88528°N 114.32972°E / 9.88528; 114.32972, also known as Sinh Ton Island

seventh largest Spratly island and the third largest of those occupied by Vietnam. It has a fringing reef which is above water at low tide.[2]

This island has been controlled by Vietnam since 1974, first by

Socialist Republic of Vietnam after 1975. The island is also claimed by China, the Philippines[3] and Taiwan
.

It is part of the Union Banks.[4]

Sin Cowe Island, viewed from the south.

Topography and Structures

Sin Cowe island is garrisoned by Vietnamese soldiers. The structures on it include a two-storied government building, anti aircraft guns, artillery and a Vietnamese Sovereignty marker.[5]

There is also a civilian population with a school, children's playground, medical station and wind turbines for electricity generation.[6]

See also

References

  1. ISBN 0824818814
    . Retrieved 6 June 2014.
  2. ISBN 1557502390
    . Retrieved 6 June 2014.
  3. ^ Rosen, Mark E. (19 August 2014). "A CNA Occasional Paper - Philippine Claims in the South China Sea: A Legal Analysis". South China Sea: Facts and Legal Aspects. CNA Corporation’s Strategic Studies (CSS) division. Retrieved 16 September 2021. The ubiquitous KIG claim by the Philippines carries little legal weight. It stands on the same footing as the nine-dashed-line claim. Also, it was made later than the claims of China, the ROC, and Vietnam.
  4. ^ "Digital Gazetteer of Spratly Islands". www.southchinasea.org. 19 August 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
  5. ^ "Photos of Sin Cowe island". South sea conversations. 14 June 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
  6. ^ "The peaceful life on Truong Sa". Vietnam Pictorial. HaNoi-Vietnam: Vietnam News Agency. 30 June 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2021. Photo caption: Teacher and students at the primary school on Sinh Ton island commune.

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