[2] The islands of the group are: Stone tools dating from the Neolithic period to Bronze age (c.4500-221 BC) have been found on Tai A Chau during excavations in 1982 and 2005.

[1] In 1959, one classroom was built to provide education up to a level equivalent fourth grade primary school.

ft. jointly owned artificial fish pond was opened to act as a new source of income for the villagers.

[9] In 2016, CLP Power proposed the islands as site for a terminal to receive liquefied natural gas (LNG) for use in electricity generation.

This proposal is opposed by local environmental groups because the surrounding waters are an important habitat for various marine species, particularly the rare Chinese white dolphin.

[10][11] In February 2020, OceansAsia reported finding 70 face masks washed up on one beach of the islands.

[12][13][14] The soft shore beach of Siu A Chau can attract green turtles and the islands were proposed to be a protected marine park.

The stated aim of the marine park is to help conserve the Chinese white dolphins and finless Porpoises.