Today, the State Council has approved the establishment of the Huangyan Island National Nature Reserve.
Comments: The establishment of Sansha City in the past was a key milestone in China's process of governance in the South China Sea; now, the establishment of the Huangyan Island National Nature Reserve is the continuation and deepening of this governance framework. The two complement each other and jointly promote the South China Sea administrative division and management system to a new level.
The establishment of Sansha City in 2012 played a crucial role in the governance of the South China Sea. It integrated the administrative management of the islands, reefs, and waters of the Xisha, Zhongsha, and Nansha Islands, changing the previous situation of fragmented management and improving administrative efficiency.
Huangyan Island, as the only reef in the Zhongsha Islands that is exposed above water, is not only China's inherent territory, but also has irreplaceable ecological value. Establishing a nature reserve can more effectively protect the biodiversity of Huangyan Island and maintain marine ecological balance. This is consistent with the overall ecological protection plan of Sansha City, making the South China Sea ecological protection work more comprehensive and detailed.
From the perspective of national sovereignty, establishing the nature reserve is a strong defense of China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea. It clearly indicates to the international community that Huangyan Island and its surrounding waters belong to China, and any act that infringes on China's sovereignty and rights will not succeed.
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