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Where are the Paracel Islands located in relation to Vietnam and Hainan Island?

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Physical map of the East China Sea, South China Sea, and Yellow Sea, showing surrounding countries, major cities, and maritime boundaries. The map highlights sea depths with color shading, features such as the Macclesfield Bank and Philippine Trench, and includes a locator inset for regional context.
South China Sea

The Paracel Islands are a group of approximately 130 small coral islands and reefs located in the South China Sea.

In relation to the surrounding geography, they are situated about 250 miles (400 km) east of central Vietnam and approximately 220 miles (350 km) southeast of Hainan Island, China.12