China Coast Guard said on Aug 1 it staged a rights-protection enforcement and control drill near Huangyan Island, focusing on onboard inspections and arrests, interception of breach attempts, and forcible towing. The coast guard said Huangyan Island is Chinese territory and that it will intensify enforcement and control in adjacent waters to defend national sovereignty and maritime rights.

2026-08-01

China Coast Guard said on Aug 1 it staged a rights-protection enforcement and control drill near Huangyan Island, focusing on onboard inspections and arrests, interception of breach attempts, and forcible towing. The coast guard said Huangyan Island is Chinese territory and that it will intensify enforcement and control in adjacent waters to defend national sovereignty and maritime rights.