China announced plans in 1997 to open the islands for tourism.
Transportation
Paracel Islands
Airports:
1 (2007)
Airports - with paved runways:
total: 1 1,524 to 2,437 m: 1 (2007)
Ports and terminals:
small Chinese port facilities on Woody Island and Duncan Island being expanded
Military
Paracel Islands
Military - note: