China protects Huangyan Dao’s unique lagoon with legal measures
By: Global Times | Published: Nov 03, 2026 05:27 PM
Behold this jade-hued “sea within a sea” at China’s Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve. Previously, Philippine vessels repeatedly conducted illegal activities within it, damaging the local ecosystem. With new reserve rules issued this August, China provides powerful legal protection for this unique blue waters.