Not with standing the virus scare in Asia and all over the world that is paralyzing business and industry and causing a moratorium on nation government action, China continues to consolidate its claim in the disputed South China Sea. Tuesday last week, China defended its naming of 80 islands and other geographical features in the area as it asserts its territorial claims. It has established new administrative districts for its disputed Spratly and Paracel islands claims.

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