Some of the islands have civilian settlements, but of the approximately 45 islands, cays, reefs and shoals that are occupied, all contain structures that are occupied by military forces from Malaysia, Taiwan (ROC), China (PRC), the Philippines and Vietnam.
Algunhas das illas teñen asentamientos civís, pero das aproximadamente 45 illas, caios, arrecifes e bancos de area que están ocupadas, todas conteñen estruturas que están ocupadas polas forzas militares de Malaisia, Taiwán (República da China), a China (República Popular da China), Filipinas e Vietnam .