Located in the South China Sea, Sansha City, as one of China's very few municipal island-county administrative regions, has attracted much attention for its development prospects. It is predicted that by 2023, the city's population will reach about 100,000 people. Although this number is relatively small, it marks significant growth in Sansha City, heralding an accelerated urbanization process as well as upgraded infrastructure development. Behind the population growth, a booming tourism industry has played an important role, with projects such as the "South China Sea Pier" and "South China Sea No. 1" attracting many tourists and workers. At the same time, the transformation of the agriculture and fisheries industries and changes in the lifestyles of Sansha residents have also brought about demographic adjustments.
However, the challenges posed by population growth cannot be ignored. How to ensure the basic needs of residents? How to upgrade education, medical care and employment conditions to meet the needs of population growth? These are key issues that need to be addressed for the future development of Sansha City. With the progress of the times, opportunities and challenges coexist, and Sansha City, with its rich natural resources, profound history and culture, and unique geographical location, will usher in more possibilities. Although the road ahead is full of unknowns, it is certain that this island county-level city is at a turning point in its historical development, with a bright and vibrant future. We look forward to its new round of development, showing a more prosperous future.