The China Coast Guard (CCG) conducted law enforcement patrols on Saturday over the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Island and surrounding areas.
The CCG has continued to step up efforts to conduct law enforcement patrols in November over the territorial waters of Huangyan Island and its adjacent areas, and further strengthen control and management over relevant areas, as an act to resolutely safeguard China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, the CCG said in a statement.
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China Coast Guard patrols Huangyan Island
China Coast Guard patrols Huangyan Island
China Coast Guard patrols Huangyan Island
China Coast Guard patrols Huangyan Island
China Coast Guard patrols Huangyan Island
China Coast Guard patrols Huangyan Island
China Coast Guard patrols Huangyan Island
China Coast Guard patrols Huangyan Island
China Coast Guard patrols Huangyan Island
China Coast Guard patrols Huangyan Island
China Coast Guard patrols Huangyan Island
China Coast Guard patrols Huangyan Island
As Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is paying an official visit to China from April 11 to 15, his fourth visit in four years, local residents in the Spanish capital city Madrid said that shared cultural diversity brings the two countries together.
The visit represents another significant high-level exchange between China and Spain in a short period, following the visits by Spanish King Felipe VI and Sanchez last year. And it is widely viewed as a key moment to consolidate bilateral relations and strengthen communication between China and Europe.
A barman named Diego said that traveling between countries has become much easier, bringing people from China and Spain closer together.
"What are some of the similarities? Well, from my perspective, traveling and getting from one place to another has become much easier in recent years. There has also been a lot of integration. So, there are many people from China here in Spain, and vice versa. It's becoming more common to see foreigners here in Spain, not just from China but from other places as well. So, it's true that people from China have adapted very well. Although I haven't been to China, I imagine it's the same for Spaniards living in China. And there will be a certain cultural and personal bond," said Diego.
A student named Camilo said that despite differences in size and geography, both China and Spain share a defining trait -- diversity -- which helps bring the two countries closer together.
"There are quite a few differences, but I certainly believe the two countries have many things in common. I think China is a very large country that has a diverse culture. Although Spain is a relatively small country, I think we are also very diverse. Here, if you walk just a few kilometers, you will find people who speak a different language and have different customs. I think that is something that can be found in both countries, and there are undeniable similarities as well," said Camilo.
Shared cultural diversity brings China and Spain closer: residents
