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Foreign Fishermen to Face 1 Year in Jail Term if Caught Illegally Fishing in Chinese Waters

Desiree Sison   |

Aug 03, 2016 08:28 AM EDT

Following the recent ruling of the Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) denying China's claims to disputed territories in the South China Sea, a top Beijing court announced on Tuesday that foreign fishermen could face up to one year in jail if they are caught illegally fishing in China's waters.