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Whitsun Reef, also known as Whitson Reef, Whitsum Reef, and Julian Felipe Reef (Filipino: Bahura ng Julian Felipe; Mandarin Chinese: 牛轭礁; pinyin: Niú è jiāo; Vietnamese: Đá Ba Đầu), is a reef at the northeast extreme limit of the Union Banks in the Spratly Islands of the South China Sea. It is the largest reef of the Union Banks. [1]
Whitsun Reef itself, which is the northeasternmost feature of the Union Banks, is claimed by China, Philippines, and Vietnam. [5] [6] Whitsun Reef is called Niu'e Jiao by China and Julian Felipe Reef by the Philippines. [5] In Vietnam, the reef is called Đá Ba Đầu. [7]
Whitsun Reef; Map showing the areas covered by NGA charts. Dangerous Ground is a large area in the southeast part of the South China Sea characterized by many low ...
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Whitsun Reef; The "Great Wall of Sand" is a series of land reclamation (artificial island building) projects by the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the Spratly ...
For several days in March, China massed over 200 fishing vessels near Julian Felipe reef, commonly known as Whitsun reef, mooring them together to prevent moving. China claimed they were seeking shelter, although the Philippine government pointed to "possible overfishing and destruction of the marine environment, as well as risks to safety of ...
Located in the gorgeous Whitsunday region in Queensland, Australia, Daydream Island lives up to its name. One of the highlights is the island's resort, which is home to the Living Reef, an outdoor ...
Higgens Reef (Vietnam) -The flag sandwiched between the flags for Sin Cowe Island (V) and Landsowne Reef (V). Whitson Reef (China) -The flag nearest the Chigua Reef label. Based on the coordinates of Whitson Reef which is 10°00'N 114°43'E, it should lie there. Kennan Reef (China) -The flag nearest the flag for Johnson South Reef (C).