Surprisingly, China reasserted its case of sway over islets and land highlights in the West Philippine Sea and requested that Manila stop its exercises in the asset rich waters. In view of this, China appreciates power over Nansha (Spratly) Islands including Zhongye (Pag-Asa) Island and Zhongsha Islands, including Huangyan Island (Panatag Shoal) and their nearby waters, and activities ward in …