多边共商海洋治理 中方方案获积极响应APEC“中国年”首场活动聚焦海洋渔业合作

Core Insights - The 25th APEC Ocean and Fisheries Working Group (OFWG) meeting was held in Guangzhou, attended by representatives from 16 APEC economies and various organizations, focusing on marine and fisheries cooperation [1][2] Group 1: Meeting Outcomes - The meeting reviewed the theme and priority areas for APEC's "China Year" and discussed the 2026 OFWG work plan and the 2026-2028 strategic plan [1] - Progress reports were shared on the implementation of marine garbage prevention, illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, and small-scale fisheries and aquaculture roadmaps [1][2] - The draft of the "APEC Ocean Literacy Promotion Inclusive Development Action Plan" received positive responses from multiple economies, laying a foundation for consensus [1] Group 2: China's Contributions - China reported on the progress of the APEC Ocean Sustainable Development Center's 2025 work and its plans for 2026, showcasing various marine cooperation projects [2] - The country highlighted its policies and practices in implementing the APEC marine garbage prevention roadmap and combating IUU fishing, demonstrating its commitment to marine sustainability [2] - Bilateral talks with the U.S. and other economies focused on the protection of marine ecosystems and sustainable use of marine resources, fostering important consensus for future cooperation [3] Group 3: Significance of the Meeting - This meeting is the first official event of APEC's "China Year" and serves as a supporting activity for the first senior officials' meeting, providing critical support for future OFWG meetings and APEC's marine cooperation agenda [3]