Deep-sea fishing creates conflicts

China’s fishing activities now span virtually the entire globe.

A ship accident in the Indian Ocean throws a spotlight on China’s extensive fishing activities on the high seas. Irregular practices in particular – so-called IUU fishing – are met with international criticism, not only from environmentalists. And the issue of the deep-sea fishery is also creating new conflict with Washington.

On May 17, a tragic accident occurred in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Chinese state media reported the sinking of the deep-sea fishing vessel Lu Peng Yuan Yu 028. The ship carried a crew of 39, all presumed to have died.

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