Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government has issued a joint opinion to strengthen port state control and management of foreign fishing vessels, aiming to combat illegal fishing activities and enhance the country's image as a responsible fishing nation [1][2]. Group 1: Regulatory Measures - The opinion emphasizes the need to implement the Port State Measures Agreement to prevent, deter, and eliminate illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing [1]. - It calls for strict port entry reviews, the publication of designated port lists, and clear control over the range of vessels allowed to enter ports [2]. - The document outlines the necessity for standardized port state inspections, including random checks of incoming vessels and strict penalties for violations [2]. Group 2: Sustainable Fisheries Management - The opinion highlights the importance of conserving fishery resources and promoting sustainable use, with a "zero tolerance" approach towards illegal fishing [1]. - It encourages active participation in global fisheries governance and international cooperation in fisheries law enforcement [1]. Group 3: Capacity Building and Collaboration - The opinion stresses the need to enhance compliance monitoring capabilities and improve the management of Chinese-flagged fishing vessels to protect their legal rights [2]. - It calls for the establishment of inter-departmental cooperation mechanisms to strengthen port state control capabilities and facilitate international exchanges [2].

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of seasonal fishing bans in protecting fishery resources, promoting fish breeding, and ensuring long-term benefits for fishermen, while also contributing to marine ecological restoration [3]. Group 1: Enforcement Measures - The Xiamen Marine and Fishery Comprehensive Law Enforcement Team has implemented a three-pronged approach of "weaving nets, dredging channels, and protecting scenery" to effectively maintain fishing ban order and support sustainable marine economic development [3][5]. - A comprehensive monitoring and inspection network has been established, including sea patrols, land inspections, and aerial surveillance using drones to combat illegal fishing activities during the fishing ban period [5][6]. - Over 400 law enforcement personnel and 80 patrol boats have been deployed, covering more than 1,100 nautical miles at sea and inspecting over 3,300 kilometers of coastline, resulting in the handling of 25 illegal fishing cases and the removal of over 300 pieces of abandoned or illegal fishing gear [7]. Group 2: Channel Management - The Haicang Port area is identified as a new landmark for Xiamen's marine economy and an important logistics hub, where illegal fishing gear poses a threat to both marine resources and navigation safety [9]. - The law enforcement team has actively conducted operations to clear illegal fishing nets from shipping channels, employing both manual and mechanical methods to remove over 300 pieces of various fishing gear, 24 anchors, and 200 meters of fishing lines [11]. - The team has also implemented strict supervision of ongoing dredging projects in the shipping channels to ensure efficient port operations and enhance shipping efficiency [11]. Group 3: Protection of Scenic Areas - The rise of paddleboarding has introduced new challenges, as some individuals exploit this activity for illegal fishing, negatively impacting the tourism experience in Xiamen [12]. - The law enforcement team has established a collaborative mechanism with relevant units to monitor paddleboard activities and has utilized video platforms for remote surveillance of hotspots to gather suspicious leads [12][13]. - A successful operation led to the seizure of illegal catch, including two protected species, demonstrating the effectiveness of the multi-layered defense network established during the fishing ban period [14].