In a statement on Friday, the Chinese Embassy in Chile said that China strengthens supervision of the country's deep-sea fishing by conducting 24-hour monitoring of its vessels and requiring them to report their positions hourly, far exceeding international standards.
The global presence of Chinese fishing vessels has alarmed other countries, as they are suspected of engaging in illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, threatening ecosystems and the livelihoods of lawful fishers. Earlier this year, Argentina deployed its naval force to patrol its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) to deter foreign vessel intrusions.
