| Description |
1 online resource (iii, 26 pages) |
| Series |
RSIS working paper series ; 246 |
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RSIS working paper ; 246
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| Summary |
Having the world's largest fishing fleet while facing depleting fishery resources in its inshore waters, China's marine catch sector has been experiencing two major structural adjustments: a shift from inshore to offshore fishing and expanding Distant Water Fishing (DWF). The shift from inshore to offshore fishing is leading to growing illegal fishing operations by Chinese fishermen in neighboring countries' EEZs and disputed waters, particularly in the East China Sea and South China Sea. These operations become triggers for maritime tensions and clashes in the region. Meanwhile, the rapid expansion of China's distant water fishing fleet also has notable implications for global maritime security. China's growing distant water fishing fleet is also one of the factors leading to China's efforts to build a blue water navy to safeguard China's maritime interests. However, it might also contribute to overfishing and illegal fishing which threatens the sustainability of the global fishing sector. If the structural shifts of China's fishing industry could be well managed, the fishing sector could be an ideal field for cooperation to achieve maritime safety and security at both regional and global levels |
| Notes |
"16 August 2012." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
In English |
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Title from PDF file as viewed on 03/20/2013 |
| Subject |
Fisheries -- China
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Fishery policy -- China
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Security, International.
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Fisheries.
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Fishery policy.
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Diplomatic relations.
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Security, International.
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| SUBJECT |
China -- Foreign relations.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85024025
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| Subject |
China.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, publisher
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| LC no. |
2012330935 |
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