Nanri Island

Nanri Island (Chinese: ), Nanjisü, Nanjih, historically known as Nanni Shan (南匿山) and Nanri Shan (南日山), is a small island off the coast of China. Nanri Town (南日镇) is an administrative unit of Xiuyu District, Putian, Fujian, People's Republic of China which includes 111 islands and islets. The island has more than 50 thousand inhabitants.

History
In October 1952, the island was the site of the Battle of Nanri Island between the People's Liberation Army and the Republic of China Army; the engagement ended in an ROC victory and resulted in the ROC occupying Nanri. However, ROC forces later withdrew to Taiwan, and the island was re-occupied by the People's Republic of China.

Administrative divisions
The town of Nanri (which includes nearby islands) is divided into seventeen villages:
 * Haishan, Yunwan , Yanxia , Shipan , Shanchu , Wanfeng , Sandun , Xigao , Shayang , Gangnan , Fuye , Houye , Dongdai , Xiaori , Aoyu (, also known as Ta-ao Hsü (大嶅㠘)), Luopan , Chishan

Other populated places include Fou-tou (浮斗), Hsi-hu (西户), Hsi-kao, Ts'ao-hu, T'ou-ying-shih (頭英石), Ts'u-shan (粗山), Shih-t'ou-p'an and Shang-t'ou.

Economy
The island is heavily involved in the fishing industry, and several fish farms have been established off the coast of the island. The island's mudflats are cultivated for seaweed and kelp production. Other important sectors are tourism and the energy sector. In 2015, a wind farm was established on the island.

Gallery
Maps including Nanri Island: