Chinese Report Reveals Pristine Ecological Environment Around Huangyan DaoChinese Report Reveals Pristine Ecological Environment Around Huangyan Dao China has released a comprehensive report on the ecological environment near Huangyan Dao (also known as Huangyan Island) in the South China Sea, revealing that the area boasts excellent eco-environmental quality. The report counters recent accusations by the Philippines that Chinese fishermen have damaged coral reefs in the vicinity. Extensive Research Methodology Chinese researchers conducted an unprecedented on-site investigation from May to June, utilizing satellite remote sensing analysis and assessing various environmental indicators, including: * Seawater quality * Marine sediment quality * Biological quality * Floating litter * Coral communities * Reef-dwelling fish Findings The research revealed: * Good seawater and marine sediment quality, with low pollutant levels * No cyanide detected in seawater samples * Abundant distribution of giant clams * Healthy state of the coral reef ecosystem Positive Role of Chinese Governance Experts believe that China’s effective governance of Huangyan Dao has played a vital role in preserving the island’s pristine ecological environment. Rebuttal of Philippine Allegations In response to the Philippines’ accusations, Chinese experts dismiss them as an attempt to shift blame and pursue a legal battle. They emphasize the overwhelming evidence and facts presented in the report that refute the claims of environmental damage. Conclusion The Chinese report provides scientific evidence that Huangyan Dao’s ecosystem is thriving. China’s responsible governance has ensured the protection of the island’s environment, and any allegations to the contrary are unsubstantiated.
A Chinese researcher dives into the seabed to detect the ecosystem condition around Huangyan Dao. (Photo/Courtesy of South China Institute of Environmental Sciences under China Ministry of Ecology and Environment)
China on Wednesday released the first investigative and assessment report on the ecological environment near Huangyan Dao (also known as Huangyan Island) in the South China Sea, revealing that the area enjoys excellent eco-environmental quality.
As the Philippines accused Chinese fishermen of destroying coral reefs around Huangyan Dao due to “illegal actions such as harvesting endangered giant clams” in May, Chinese experts believe that Manila’s move to shift blame to China in an attempt to pursue a new legal battle is doomed to be futile in light of the evidence and facts revealed in the report.
From May to June, Chinese scientific researchers carried out an unprecedentedly large-scale on-site investigation to assess the ecological and environmental conditions in the Huangyan Dao area. This included evaluating seawater quality, marine sediment quality, biological quality, floating litter, as well as coral communities, reef-dwelling fish, and other typical biological groups, with the assistance of satellite remote sensing analysis.
The results of the research revealed a good seawater and marine sediment quality, which was below-standard levels of pollutants, zero cyanide detected of seawater samples, an abundant distribution of giant clams, and a healthy state of the coral reef ecosystem.
Experts noted that this scientific research shows that China’s effective governance of Huangyan Dao has played a positive role in protecting the island’s ecological environment.
