This aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 14, 2025 shows China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel Huangyan patrolling in the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao.

The CCG vessel Huangyan conducted routine patrols in the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao from November to December.

The operations of CCG vessels aimed to strengthen the management and control of the related maritime areas and firmly safeguard China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. (Photo by Dai Xulong/Xinhua)