China Coast Guard (CCG) on Wednesday conducted law enforcement patrols in the Huangyan Island territorial waters and surrounding areas in the South China Sea.
The CCG said it has intensified law enforcement patrols in the territorial waters of the Huangyan Island and surrounding areas since the start of December.
In accordance with the relevant laws and regulations, the CCG has been exercising regulation over vessels engaged in illegal activities including rights infringement and provocation, further strengthening control over the relevant sea areas, and resolutely safeguarding China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, according to the CCG.
China Coast Guard patrols Huangyan Island territorial waters, surrounding areas
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari visited Changsha City in central China's Hunan Province on Sunday and Monday, with a strong focus on boosting bilateral economic and trade ties.
Zardari arrived in China on Saturday for a week-long trip through May 1, with stops in Hunan and Hainan Province in south China.
On Sunday, the Pakistani president visited major companies, including the heavy equipment manufacturing company SANY Group and Hunan Tea Group, looking to expand cooperation in infrastructure and agriculture.
At SANY, Zardari was shown unmanned counterbalanced forklifts and other high-tech equipment.
At Hunan Tea Group, he alluded to the shared tea culture between the two countries and called for closer cooperation to support Pakistan's agricultural modernization.
The Pakistani president also awarded the Sitara-i-Pakistan, a high-level civil award in Pakistan, to Chinese doctor Pan Xiangbin, who led his team to perform life-saving heart surgeries on Pakistani children in 2025.
Also on Sunday, Zardari witnessed the signing of several memoranda of understanding between China and Pakistan, covering areas including seawater desalination, agriculture, and people-to-people exchanges.
On Monday, Zardari traveled to Shaoshan, the hometown of late Chinese leader Mao Zedong, where he laid a wreath and visited Mao's memorial hall and former residence.
Zardari's China trip takes place as the two countries celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year.
Pakistani president visits China's Hunan, eyeing closer bilateral ties
