Rig 981 starts second stage of drilling operation in South China Sea (1/3)

Photo taken on May 17, 2014 shows the site of China's rig 981, which is 17 nautical miles away from Zhongjian Island, administrated by Sansha City, south China's Hainan Province. Rig 981 started the second stage of drilling operation on Tuesday in the South China Sea. (Xinhua/Zhao Yingquan)