The quoted fleet total remains unverified, although the reported scale and environmental damage are treated as plausible. Chinese demand for fish is immense because it supports both diet and economic survival in food supply. That pressure helps explain why the fleet's footprint extends far beyond a simple count of vessels. Fishing capacity therefore belongs in discussions of food security and ocean governance as well as shipping.
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China's fishing fleet as a food-security system
The scale and environmental impact of China's fishing fleet reflect enormous dietary and economic demand for fish.