2nd ship to patrol South China Sea

The Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region's largest fishery administration ship, China Yuzheng 45001, has reached Xisha Islands, and will assist China Yuzheng 311 in patrolling the South China Sea for at least 15 days, an official said on Friday.

"China Yuzheng 45001 will assist China Yuzheng 311 to patrol the South China Seato curb illegal fishing activity and safeguard China's interests and rights in its Exclusive Economic Zones," said Chen Guoliang, in charge of fishery administration and supervision in the region.

After sailing from Beihai on Monday, China Yuzheng 45001 has interacted with China Yuzheng 311 and has jointly conducted patrol missions with the latter, Chen said.