August 3, 2016

"Fishermen illegally operating in waters administered by China are going to face tougher sanctions than being merely driven off, as has been the common practice until now.

The Supreme People's Court issued a judicial interpretation on Monday specifying standards for convicting and punishing those engaged in illegal fishing or entry into Chinese territorial waters and refusing to obey commands to leave.

Such acts will be considered as 'serious' criminal acts and those responsible will be fined and sentenced to less than one year's imprisonment, detention or surveillance. In addition, Chinese and foreign nationals will be held criminally liable for illegally killing endangered wildlife in waters under Chinese jurisdiction."

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http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2016-08/03/content_26321051.htm