China’s fishing season reopens with bountiful early yields

As China’s new fishing season begins, fleets have set sail in key coastal waters, including the Bohai and Yellow Seas, aiming to deliver fresh seafood to tables nationwide.

China’s summer fishing ban officially ended on September 1 in the Bohai and Yellow Seas waters, marking the start of a new season aimed at balancing seafood supply with sustainable marine fisheries.

Ports across east China's Fujian Province are bustling, with each vessel bringing in around 5,000 kilograms of catch per trip. Mackerel, squid, and flower crabs dominate the haul, reflecting strong early-season yields.

In Zhanjiang, a city in south China's Guangdong, seafood markets come alive before sunrise. Blue crabs and palm-sized prawns are among the most sought-after items, drawing crowds eager for the season's first catch.

Advanced equipment is driving fishing efficiency in Longkou, a city in east China's Shandong Province, where fishing boats equipped with sonar and satellite navigation help pinpoint fishing zones. By evening, docks are packed with traders sorting crabs and mantis shrimps for immediate sale or cold-chain distribution.

"I come here every year as soon as the fishing season starts. The port is bustle with buyers, and the prices are reasonable," said a consumer surnamed Wang.

Zhoushan in east China's Zhejiang Province, known as the "fish warehouse in East China Sea", has seen a peak in blue crab landings in recent days. At the Zhoushan International Aquatic Market, nearly 100 vessels dock daily, with peak volumes reaching 3,250 tons.

Local authorities have optimized berth scheduling to ensure rapid market access for live seafood.

"The seafoods are shipped to as far as Changchun in northeast China. Our crabs are packed live, and we've done a lot to ensure its freshness," said Chen Nafang, head of a local e-commerce firm.

China has also expanded aquaculture in inland areas, with northwestern regions such as Xinjiang and Ningxia overcoming technical barriers to replicate marine environments.

In Yanchi, a county in Ningxia, technicians have successfully farmed Pacific white shrimp in a saline-alkali environment that mimics seawater conditions, a breakthrough in inland seafood production.

From offshore harvests to smart inland farming, China's marine industry is undergoing an upgrade. Between January and July, aquatic product output reached nearly 36 million tonnes, up 4.37 percent year on year.

China’s fishing season reopens with bountiful early yields

Spanish students have expressed their expectation that a healthy China-U.S. economic and trade relationship will inject greater stability into the global economy and create greater opportunities for Spain.

On Sunday, Chinese and U.S. delegations convened in Paris, France for talks on economic and trade issues. Guided by the consensus reached by the two heads of state in Busan and their subsequent phone talks, the two sides will conduct consultations on economic and trade matters of mutual concern.

Ahead of the talks, members of the public in Madrid, Spain, shared their views on China–U.S. economic and trade relations with China Media Group (CMG). They agreed that reaching an agreement between the world’s two largest economies would have a direct impact on the global landscape.

"They are the two countries that contribute the most economically, in a manner of speaking, to the rest of the countries. They are major importers and exporters. So I think that a satisfactory relationship between them can be very beneficial for all other countries," said Claudia, an engineering student.

Noting that both sides are important trading partners of Spain, the interviewees stated that a healthy, stable and sustainable China-U.S. economic and trade relationship also affects various aspects of the Spanish society, and that agreements between the two countries would help promote Spain's economic growth.

"I do think that it could have a certain effect on the Spanish economy, both in terms of prices, and I would dare say employment as well. Because I think that if those two great powers reach an agreement, Spain could also get in on the action. It would create quite a few jobs in Chinese and American multinationals for all Spaniards," said Claudia.

"Spain is caught in the middle; it has good relations with both the U.S. and China. If it gets on the bad side of either one, it could be hit hard, because Spain mainly relies on tourism -- well, other things too, but essentially tourism, construction and agriculture. It's very important to have more help and trade with all countries around the world," said Denis, a law student.

Spanish students say stable China-US ties benefit global economy