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Beijing beefs up strategic coastline surveillance

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A view of Rizhao Port in the Chinese province of Shandong, overlooking the Yellow Sea, on 1 September 2025.
A view of Rizhao Port in the Chinese province of Shandong, overlooking the Yellow Sea, on 1 September 2025. © Li Dawei/VCG/Reuters

China is expanding its coastal monitoring and scientific research centres. In addition to these programmes' stated environmental goals, they incorporate dual-use technologies and practices.

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