Tensions rise in Ecuador and Peru as Chinese fishing fleet moves south from Galapagos
LA TimesTensions are rising along the Pacific coast of South America as a giant Chinese fishing fleet of roughly 300 vessels moves from the edge of the Galapagos marine preserve to the waters off Peru. He singled out Chinese fishing and maritime behavior, saying the country “dumps millions and millions of tons of plastic and trash into the oceans, overfishes other countries’ waters” and destroys coral reefs. On Aug. 2, U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo issued a statement saying that the U.S. supported Ecuador’s efforts to prevent China from engaging “in illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.” He add that the U.S. supports nations “whose economies and natural resources are threatened by PRC-flagged vessels’ disregard for the rule of law and responsible fishing practices.” PRC is an acronym for the People’s Republic of China. China’s worldwide fishing fleet is enormous, with estimates suggesting 17,000 vessels cruising waters far from China’s shores.
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