The South China Sea is estimated to have about 16 trillion cubic meters of natural gas and up to 30 billion tons of oil, accounting for one third of China's total oil and gas resources.

The surging demand for oil in countries around the South China Sea has escalated tension in the region.

Questions:

1. What is the operating water depth of the oil rig?

2. When did a Philippine warship enter the Huangyan Island territorial waters?

3. How much natural gas is estimated to be in the South China Sea?

Answers:

1. 3,000 meters.

2. April 10.

3. 16 trillion cubic meters.

About the broadcaster:

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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