Core Viewpoint - The South China Sea Branch of the China Coast Guard has effectively maintained national sovereignty, maritime rights, and maritime safety stability through extensive law enforcement actions since the implementation of the Coast Guard Law on February 1, 2021, handling a total of 21,745 cases and investigating 5,986 cases over five years [1][3][5]. Group 1: Law Enforcement Actions - Over the past five years, the South China Sea Branch has conducted 20 comprehensive law enforcement actions, including operations like "Thunder," "Clean Sea," and "Mongoose Hunt," significantly enhancing maritime control capabilities [3][5]. - The branch has seized 3,429 fishing-related cases, 539 smuggling cases, and 269 cases of illegal transportation and smuggling, confiscating a total of 17 tons of drugs and seizing assets valued at over 2 billion yuan [5][6]. Group 2: Environmental Protection Efforts - The South China Sea Branch has implemented the "Blue Shield" special law enforcement action to improve marine environmental law enforcement capabilities, establishing a comprehensive regulatory system for marine ecological safety [5]. - The branch has inspected approximately 15,000 vessels and monitored around 23,000 regulatory targets, addressing 869 illegal sea use cases and 83 illegal sand mining cases [5]. Group 3: Search and Rescue Operations - The South China Sea Branch has successfully responded to 2,368 rescue calls, saving 1,221 distressed vessels and 2,853 individuals, including the recent rescue of 17 Filipino crew members from a capsized foreign cargo ship [6].