Triton Island

China “Deploys” Counter-Stealth Radar, Anti-Ship Missile Battery To Fortify Triton Island.

About Triton Island :

• Location: Part of the Paracel Islands chain in the South China Sea, positioned southwest of the main islands.
• Size: About 1.2 square kilometers; approximately 4,000 feet by 2,000 feet.
• Political Sensitivity: Claimed by China, Vietnam, and Taiwan, making it a contested territory.
• Strategic Importance: Although uninhabited, it’s valuable due to its proximity to rich fishing areas and potential oil and gas reserves.

About South China Sea:

• Geography: Western Pacific Ocean arm, bordered by China, Taiwan, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, and Vietnam.
• Connections: Linked to the East China Sea via the Taiwan Strait and to the Philippine Sea through the Luzon Strait.
• Major Islands: Includes the Paracel Islands (controlled by China) and the Spratly Islands.
• Climate: Tropical, with monsoon-driven weather patterns.