Impacts of the EU IUU Regulation on China\u27s Fisheries Policies and Law

As the largest market and importer of fisheries products, the European Union (EU) has adopted an ambitious Regulation on Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing. This regulation not only applies to the maritime waters under the jurisdiction or sovereignty of the Member States, but also imposes strict controls on IUU fishing on the high seas and in maritime waters under the jurisdiction or sovereignty of other coastal states. Therefore, the impacts of this regulation on third countries’ fisheries deserve research attention. Port states measures and trade-market measures influence third countries the most among those measures adopted by the regulation. China is a main exporter of fisheries products to the EU. This study particularly focuses on the impacts of this regulation on China’s fisheries management and conservation. Firstly, the EU IUU Regulation is briefly introduced. Then the study discusses the impacts of the EU IUU Regulation on China. Finally, recommendations for development of China’s fisheries laws are provided