October 16, 2024

After a three-and-a-half-month fishing moratorium and a super typhoon in early September, fishermen in the Xisha district of China's southernmost island city of Sansha, have resumed production. Global Times reporter visited Yongxing, Jinqing and Zhaoshu islands of the Xisha Islands and talked with local fishermen and community staff. 

From the stories shared by local fishermen, one can easily see how China's new fishery-related policies have greatly benefited their lives and significantly contributed to the ecological protection and sustainable development of fishery resources in the South China Sea.

Great changes

After landing on Yongxing Island, home to the Sansha city government, the reporter was marveled at a breathtaking view of emerald waters glistening under the sun, lush tropical flora and modern amenities. Although small, Yongxing does not lack any modern conveniences, providing visitors and residents full Wi-Fi coverage, stores, clinics, schools, basketball courts, and even hot pot restaurants, cafes and movie theaters. 

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