China bans squid catch in some overseas waters with overfishing in spotlight
- Three-month halt in designated areas to protect populations of squid, with Chinese boats accounting for up to 70 per cent of the global catch
- Ban follows backlash against the country’s fishers, accused of violating sovereign rights of coastal states and damaging ecosystems
Linda LewandLaura Zhouin Beijing
Published: 7:00am, 5 Aug, 2020Why you can trust SCMP
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