Nanshan Island Nanshan Island is a rock located in the Spratly Islands. The Philippines first took possession of the feature in 1974. U.S. Board of Geographic Names: Nanshan IslandChina: Mahuan Dao, 马欢岛Philippines: Lawak IslandTaiwan: Mahuan Dao, 馬歡島Vietnam: Đảo Vĩnh Viễn Occupied by: PhilippinesLegal Status: RockGPS: 10° 43' 57" N, 115° 48' 11" E Overview Images April 20, 2022 February 19, 2018 January 9, 2018 September 17, 2015