China Coast Guard vessel Dahe sails under the moonlight in the South China Sea, on Sept. 11, 2025. Formations of the Fifth Bureau of the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels recently conducted law enforcement patrols in the waters near China's Ren'ai Jiao. The CCG law enforcement activities have maintained maritime security and safeguarded China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the region. (Xinhua/Xu Hongyan)

This photo taken on Sept. 8, 2025 shows a view of the South China Sea. Formations of the Fifth Bureau of the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels recently conducted law enforcement patrols in the waters near China's Ren'ai Jiao. The CCG law enforcement activities have maintained maritime security and safeguarded China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the region. (Xinhua/Xu Hongyan)

Fishermen wave goodbye to law enforcers on China Coast Guard vessel Huayang in the South China Sea, on Aug. 7, 2025. Formations of the Fifth Bureau of the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels recently conducted law enforcement patrols in the waters near China's Ren'ai Jiao. The CCG law enforcement activities have maintained maritime security and safeguarded China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the region. (Xinhua/Xu Hongyan)

Law enforcers stand duty on China Coast Guard vessel Huayang in the South China Sea, on Aug. 20, 2025. Formations of the Fifth Bureau of the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels recently conducted law enforcement patrols in the waters near China's Ren'ai Jiao. The CCG law enforcement activities have maintained maritime security and safeguarded China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the region. (Xinhua/Xu Hongyan)

Law enforcers of the China Coast Guard vessel Huayang conduct law enforcement mission in the South China Sea, on Aug. 10, 2025. Formations of the Fifth Bureau of the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels recently conducted law enforcement patrols in the waters near China's Ren'ai Jiao. The CCG law enforcement activities have maintained maritime security and safeguarded China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the region. (Xinhua/Xu Hongyan)

China Coast Guard vessel Chigua patrols in the South China Sea, on Aug. 9, 2025. Formations of the Fifth Bureau of the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels recently conducted law enforcement patrols in the waters near China's Ren'ai Jiao. The CCG law enforcement activities have maintained maritime security and safeguarded China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the region. (Xinhua/Xu Hongyan)

China Coast Guard vessel Huayang patrols in the South China Sea, on Aug. 18, 2025. Formations of the Fifth Bureau of the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels recently conducted law enforcement patrols in the waters near China's Ren'ai Jiao. The CCG law enforcement activities have maintained maritime security and safeguarded China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the region. (Xinhua/Xu Hongyan)

China Coast Guard vessel Dongmen patrols in the South China Sea, on Aug. 18, 2025. Formations of the Fifth Bureau of the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels recently conducted law enforcement patrols in the waters near China's Ren'ai Jiao. The CCG law enforcement activities have maintained maritime security and safeguarded China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the region. (Xinhua/Xu Hongyan)

China Coast Guard vessel Dawanshan conducts training in the South China Sea, on Aug. 20, 2025. Formations of the Fifth Bureau of the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels recently conducted law enforcement patrols in the waters near China's Ren'ai Jiao. The CCG law enforcement activities have maintained maritime security and safeguarded China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the region. (Xinhua/Xu Hongyan)

This photo taken aboard China Coast Guard vessel Chigua on Sept. 9, 2025 shows sunset glow over the South China Sea. Formations of the Fifth Bureau of the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels recently conducted law enforcement patrols in the waters near China's Ren'ai Jiao. The CCG law enforcement activities have maintained maritime security and safeguarded China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the region. (Xinhua/Xu Hongyan)

Law enforcers of the China Coast Guard vessel Chigua conduct law enforcement mission in the South China Sea, on Sept. 4, 2025. Formations of the Fifth Bureau of the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels recently conducted law enforcement patrols in the waters near China's Ren'ai Jiao. The CCG law enforcement activities have maintained maritime security and safeguarded China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the region. (Xinhua/Xu Hongyan)

Law enforcers stand duty on China Coast Guard vessel Huayang in waters near Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, on Aug. 6, 2025. Formations of the Fifth Bureau of the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels recently conducted law enforcement patrols in the waters near China's Ren'ai Jiao. The CCG law enforcement activities have maintained maritime security and safeguarded China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the region. (Xinhua/Xu Hongyan)

Law enforcers stand duty on China Coast Guard vessel Huayang in the South China Sea, on Aug. 9, 2025. Formations of the Fifth Bureau of the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels recently conducted law enforcement patrols in the waters near China's Ren'ai Jiao. The CCG law enforcement activities have maintained maritime security and safeguarded China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the region. (Xinhua/Xu Hongyan)

A law enforcer aboard China Coast Guard vessel Huayang monitors a foreign vessel illegally intruding into the waters near China's Ren'ai Jiao, on Aug. 26, 2025. Formations of the Fifth Bureau of the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels recently conducted law enforcement patrols in the waters near China's Ren'ai Jiao. The CCG law enforcement activities have maintained maritime security and safeguarded China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the region. (Xinhua/Xu Hongyan)

Law enforcers keep watch on the navigation route aboard China Coast Guard vessel Huayang in waters near Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, on Aug. 6, 2025. Formations of the Fifth Bureau of the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels recently conducted law enforcement patrols in the waters near China's Ren'ai Jiao. The CCG law enforcement activities have maintained maritime security and safeguarded China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the region. (Xinhua/Xu Hongyan)

A double rainbow appears in the sky over the South China Sea, on Sept. 2, 2025. Formations of the Fifth Bureau of the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels recently conducted law enforcement patrols in the waters near China's Ren'ai Jiao. The CCG law enforcement activities have maintained maritime security and safeguarded China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the region. (Xinhua/Xu Hongyan)

A law enforcer aboard China Coast Guard vessel Huayang stands duty at the pier of the Fifth Bureau of China Coast Guard, on Aug. 6, 2025. Formations of the Fifth Bureau of the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels recently conducted law enforcement patrols in the waters near China's Ren'ai Jiao. The CCG law enforcement activities have maintained maritime security and safeguarded China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the region. (Xinhua/Xu Hongyan)