New China coast guard ship in service

A newly built ship was commissioned for the China Coast Guard (CCG) South China Sea fleet on Friday.

The CCG-3401, with a displacement of 4,000 tonnes, is a multi-functional vessel equipped with advanced law enforcement facilities and is able to meet the need for marine law enforcement tasks, according to the State Oceanic Administration.

The ship will play an important role in reinforcing China's administration of sea waters under its sovereignty, the administration said.