China claims 90% of the potentially energy-rich South China Sea. Beijing has also said it wants to build Maldives-style resorts around the South China Sea. Liu Junli, chairman of Sanya International Cruise, said the company is already operating the "Dream of the South China Sea" cruise ship and plans to add another two cruise ships by next summer, the report said. It is not clear if foreigners will be allowed on these cruises or if they will be allowed to visit China's holdings in the South China Sea. The ships will travel to the Crescent group of islands, part of the Paracels, and is also "considering a cruise around the South China Sea at the appropriate time", it added.

Source: dna July 21, 2016 03:24 UTC