China sent its largest fishery patrol ship to police its economic exclusive zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea, two days after a skirmish between Chinese ships and an United States navy ship, state media reported.
The China Yuzheng 311, which is converted from a retired warship, set sail Tuesday from Guangzhou, capital of southern Guangzhou province.
"The patrol ship will safeguard China's sovereignty in the South China Sea and protect the nation's marine rights and interests," Wu Zhuang, director-general of the Administration for Fishing Affairs and Fishing Ports on South China Sea, was quoted as saying by China Daily.
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