June 30 — China Coast Guard conducted law-enforcement patrols in the territorial sea and adjacent waters of Huangyan Island (Scarborough Shoal). Since early June it has stepped up patrols, taken law-enforcement actions under applicable regulations ag

2026-06-30

June 30 — China Coast Guard conducted law-enforcement patrols in the territorial sea and adjacent waters of Huangyan Island (Scarborough Shoal). Since early June it has stepped up patrols, taken law-enforcement actions under applicable regulations against vessels described as illegally encroaching, and tightened control of the area to firmly safeguard national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights.