China's State Council Information Office on Tuesday released a white paper titled "Development of China's Distant-Water Fisheries."

The following is the full text of the white paper:

Development of China's Distant-Water Fisheries

The State Council Information Office of the People's Republic of China

October 2023

Contents

Preamble

I. High-Quality Development of China's DWF Sector 

II. Coordinating Resource Conservation and Sustainable Use

III. Fulfilling the Flag State Duties in All Respects

IV. Strictly Regulating the DWF Sector

V. Reinforcing Scientific and Technological Support for the DWF Sector

VI. Ensuring Safety in the DWF Sector

VII. Increasing International Cooperation on Fisheries

Conclusion