China drafts law to combat illegal fishing, safeguard stocks

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SHANGHAI - China has invited public responses to a draft law to prevent illegal fishing and depletion of coastal fish stocks, as current legislation is inadequate for sustainable development of the in

dustry, the agriculture ministry said on Wednesday.

It has imposed tougher curbs on fishing in rivers, lakes and coastal areas, but some species, such as the Chinese sturgeon, remain on the brink of extinction. Illegal and unsustainable fishing practices, such as the use of explosives or electrocution, are still a serious problem in China, it added. Depleting coastal fish stocks made it necessary to improve quota and licensing rules that have not been adequately enforced, it said.

 

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they are the ones illegally in our waters

With their illegal claim of the islands, this law will prevent other claimants from entering disputed islands or submerged areas. Safeguarding will include armed personnel to guard areas.

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