China announces sovereignty over South China Sea

Source: China.org.cn | 03-11-2009 17:38

According to the Global Times, China's March 10 launch of the 4450 ton escort vessel "China Fishery Administration 311" in Guangzhou is a signal of China's assertion of sovereignty over the South China Sea.

China Fishery Administration 311. [Global Times]

The former Chinese warship, which has a top speed of 37 km per hour, was transferred to the South China Sea Fisheries Bureau at the end of 2006.