The comprehensive law enforcement operations jointly carried out by China Coast Guard (CCG) South China Sea branch and various provincial coast guard and fishery administration departments have safeguarded national marine fishery rights and interests during the annual summer fishing moratorium in the South China Sea.
The CCG South China Sea branch organized three directly affiliated bureaus and provincial coast guard and fishery administration departments of neighboring provinces of Guangdong, Hainan, and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and carried out the operation in the South China Sea north of 12 degrees north latitude from May 1 to May 15.
As of May 15, the South China Sea branch has deployed a total of 1,457 coast guard law enforcement vessels, 34 aircraft, and 240 fishery administration vessels, investigated and handled 32 fishing-related cases, including seven criminal cases and 25 administrative cases, confiscated nearly 27,000 kilograms of fishing catches, and detained 97 related ships.
"Since the synchronized law enforcement operations were launched, the South China Sea branch of the China Coast Guard has coordinated and organized law enforcement forces with coast guards in the South China Sea and fishery administration departments of Guangdong, Hainan and the Guangxi, and established law enforcement model with efficient coordination and three-dimensional control through sea-shore-air joint forces, implement grid-based patrol management, and strengthen regular patrols in key sea areas such as the Pearl River Estuary, Taiwan shoals, and around Hainan Island. We have seriously cracked down on various illegal and criminal activities, and ensure the strict implementation of the South China Sea fishing moratorium system during the summer season," said Shi Jifeng, an officer with the law enforcement department of the coast guard branch.
The branch also increased supervision in key waters in response to the infringements of foreign fishing boats during the period, a total of 138 foreign fishing boats were driven away, 14 were boarded and inspected, and 10 people were arrested on one boat.
China Coast Guard launches inspections over South China Sea fishing moratorium area
China Coast Guard launches inspections over South China Sea fishing moratorium area
On his second official visit to China, Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu Charlot Salwai expressed admiration for China's remarkable ability to balance preserving its cultural heritage with embracing innovative transformation.
Salwai paid an official visit to China from July 7 to 12. During his trip, he toured the southern province of Guangdong and explored the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai. His visit included tours of high-tech companies, a ride on a high-speed train, and a performance of traditional Cantonese opera.
In an interview with China Central Television Network (CCTV) aired on Friday, Salwai recounted his journey starting with a warm welcome that included enjoying Beijing Roast Duck, also known as Peking Duck -- a culinary delight introduced to him by the Chinese ambassador in Vanuatu.
"Many had to say. Peking Duck. Because we had it here on our arrival, so it was very tasty. And I understand that the Chinese ambassador in Vanuatu brought us to one of the traditional restaurants, small but beautiful," he said. The prime minister sees China's preservation of its culture as a vital lesson in understanding one's roots and the journey to the present day, acknowledging China's efforts to integrate cultural preservation with modernization.
"It's going to be my second official visit to China. I'm always impressed to see big changes and especially innovations made by China and especially the cities. Because a big impression is to see how China continues to maintain and keep its culture. Because I think it's the basis of everything -- to know where you come from and to understand where we are today. I feel that China is doing a lot to maintain its culture, but at the same time, doing, innovating to transform its culture,” Salwai said.
He also emphasized the importance of learning from China's sustainable development strategies.
"Today, it comes from a long way, some hardship, the government, and also the people of China. So, I'm impressed to see what is done, especially how China associates infrastructure development with nature. That's meant to keep, continue to keep the environment. It takes effort with the climate change by maintaining the ecosystem. I think it's something that, for a small country like Vanuatu, is important to learn. So, we are here. I'm here with my delegation to learn," Salwai said.
Vanuatu's PM commends China's cultural preservation, innovation amid fast growth
