China tightens fight against illegal fishing

Stern action: China began a fishing moratorium in parts of the Yangtze River basin earlier this year. — China Daily/ANN

BEIJING: Chinese authorities have launched a campaign to crack down on illegal fishing in the Yangtze River basin.

Jointly deployed by the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, the campaign calls for efforts to secure solid progress on a fishing ban on the main river and numerous natural waterways in the basin.