China shipbuilder to start infrastructure, energy projects in Sansha (2)

Sansha is China's youngest city. It was officially set up in July on Yongxing Island in the South China Sea to administer the Xisha, Zhongsha and Nansha islands and their surrounding waters.

Development has sped up in recent months on the islands under the jurisdiction of Sansha. Construction on a desalinator has begun. When completed in December 2013, it will supply clean water to nearby islets and reefs, as well as passing ships.

Sansha residents have been relying on fresh water transported from Hainan Province.