Swallow Reef Swallow Reef is a rock located in the Spratly Islands. Malaysia first took possession of the feature in 1983. U.S. Board of Geographic Names: Swallow ReefChina: Danwan Jiao, 弹丸礁Philippines: Celerio ReefTaiwan: Danwan Jiao, 彈丸礁Malaysia: Pulau Layang-LayangVietnam: Đá Hoa Lau Occupied by: MalaysiaLegal Status: RockGPS: 7° 22' 20" N, 113° 50' 43"E Overview Images November 25, 2017 January 19, 2016 Analysis of Outpost Airpower in the South China Sea