China is expanding its presence in the South China Sea with plans to build an underwater observation system and to send tourists to the disputed areas.
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“I think the military element is part of it, but the civilian part of it is not negligible for this project,” [Yun Sun] said. “At the minimum, if this system is deployed, it will help China better collect information on both (seas).”
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