China Coast Guard holds flag-raising ceremony in South China Sea to celebrate National Day

The China Coast Guard held a special flag-raising ceremony in the South China Sea on Tuesday to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

The law enforcers on board the China Coast Guard vessel Huangyan started the flag-raising ceremony at around 06:00.

They then took an oath to the Chinese national flag.

After the ceremony, they started a new day on rights protection and law enforcement in the South China Sea.

"I just graduated from the academy, and I'm 22 years old. Participating in the operation on rights protection for the motherland in the South China Sea, I will demonstrate competence and commitment to the mission and bravely take on heavy responsibilities. I wish our motherland prosperity and progress," said law enforcer Ji Dongdong.

"My job is to ensure normal functioning of mechanical and electrical equipment. And I will earnestly fulfill my responsibilities on my post. Please feel assured, motherland!" said law enforcer Mi Yulin.

"I've worked in the China Coast Guard vessel for 20 years, during which I've cerebrated the National Day at sea for several times. I feel very proud that I'm on duty at sea for the motherland on the National Day. I wish our motherland prosperity," said Su Lingyi, deputy captain of China Coast Guard vessel Huangyan.

China Coast Guard holds flag-raising ceremony in South China Sea to celebrate National Day

The value of import and export cargo shipped on the shipping route between Shanghai in China and Chancay Port in Peru has reached 5.57 billion yuan (about 790 million U.S. dollars), Shanghai Customs said on Friday.

The route has handled 205,000 tonnes of goods since its launch a year ago.

The shipping route became fully operational when the first container vessel from Chancay arrived at Shanghai's Yangshan Port on Dec. 18, 2024, following the official opening of Chancay Port the month before.

The route cuts sea transit times between China and Peru from 35 to 40 days to just 23 days, reducing logistics costs by more than 20 percent. Driven by the route, Shanghai's imports and exports with Peru registered a 40.3 percent year-on-year increase in the first 11 months of 2025.

Perishable goods such as avocados and blueberries are transported via a green channel established at Shanghai's Yangshan Customs, which ensures expedited clearance.

The route has also facilitated automotive exports.

Chancay Port, a deep-water hub and South America's first smart green port, is a flagship Belt and Road cooperation project between China and Peru.

Chancay-Shanghai shipping route moves goods worth over 5.5 billion yuan