Chinese fishing vessels

Presence of Chinese research, fishing vessels rising in Indian Ocean; 100 ships travelling from China to Pakistan every year

Most of the areas Chinese vessels are fishing in the Indian ocean are international water, outside of the exclusive economic zone of any country, but since it is unregulated, it impacts the ecosystem in surrounding waters as well. Distant water fishing is heavily subsidized by Beijing.

Nov 27, 2020, 00:08 AM IST

Japan spots 230 Chinese fishing boats off disputed islets

Some 230 Chinese fishing vessels and six coast guard ships, including three apparently carrying weapons, sailed into waters close to disputed East China Sea islands on Saturday, Japan`s foreign ministry said.

Aug 06, 2016, 12:35 PM IST