BEIJING, June 30 (Xinhua) -- The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Tuesday conducted law enforcement patrols over the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao and its surrounding areas.

The China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel Hailing conducts a law enforcement drill in the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao on Feb. 4, 2026. (File photo: Xinhua)

In a statement, the CCG said it has intensified law enforcement patrols in the territorial waters of Huangyan Dao and its surrounding areas since June, and regulated ships engaged in illegal rights-violation activities in accordance with laws and regulations.

"Such patrols are meant to further strengthen the orderly management of relevant waters and resolutely safeguard China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests," it said.