Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Chinese analysts describe these bases - 20 outposts in the Paracel Islands (of which Woody Island is the largest) and seven in the more southerly Spratly Islands - as "unsinkable aircraft carriers". China has had jurisdiction over the Paracel Islands only in the latter half of the last century. World News | PLA Bases in South China Sea Battle the Elements.
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Ahead of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar s Moscow visit later today, Indian envoys to Ukraine and Russia called the visit significant highlighting the fact that it will also catch global attention as India prepares to take over the chair of G20. World News | Ex-Indian Envoys to Russia, Ukraine Calls Jaishankar s Moscow Visit significant .