MIL-OSI Russia: Lake Xingkai imposes 40-day fishing ban

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Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

BEIJING, June 6 (Xinhua) — A 40-day fishing ban was officially imposed on Lake Xingkai (Khanka), located on the China-Russia border, on Friday.

According to the Zhongxinshe news agency, more than 200 Chinese fishing vessels have already left their fishing areas.

According to the study, there are 65 species of fish in Lake Xingkai. In order to ensure biodiversity and promote sustainable fisheries development, a seasonal ban on fishing in the lake has been in place since 1952.

From June 6 to July 15, all fishing on the lake will be prohibited, the local public safety department reminded.

In order to tighten the fight against poaching and ensure security, border control officers have increased patrols in the lake area. -0-

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