Philippine Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin said on Sunday the Chinese frigate apparently made a navigational mistake that caused it to run aground.

He said there appeared to be no signs that it was on a mission to intrude in a Philippine claimed area, noting the absence of structures on the shoal.

Questions:

1. Near what islands did the navy frigate run aground?

2. How long has the ship been in service?

3. What countries claim sovereignty over some islands in the South China Sea?

Answers:

1. Nansha Islands.

2. 19 years.

3. The Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia and Brunei.

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Lee Hannon is Chief Editor at China Daily with 15-years experience in print and broadcast journalism. Born in England, Lee has traveled extensively around the world as a journalist including four years as a senior editor in Los Angeles. He now lives in Beijing and is happy to move to China and join the China Daily team.

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