China’s fishing fleet part of Beijing’s drive to become a maritime power

By Yen Makabenta

Apr 24, 2021 12:07 am

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WHENEVER Chinese fishing vessels land in a major fishing dispute with another country, the standard rationale of China’s foreign ministry is that its fishermen are only exercising their rights to fish in traditional fishing grounds of the Chinese people.

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