China is increasing financial support for its fishermen as they head deeper into disputed Southeast Asian waters in search of new fishing grounds as stocks thin out closer to home.
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A woman packages freshly caught fish at a portin Dongfang on the western side of Hainan, China's gateway to the South China Sea. John Ruwitch / Reuters -
Women sell the catch at wholesale market in Dongfang, west of Hainan. China's per-capita fish consumption was 35.1kg in 2010, nearly double the global average of 18.9kg. John Ruwitch / Reuters -
A man wearing a red face cover prepares to put on a hat as he repairs fishing nets at a port in Hainan. John Ruwitch / Reuters -
A Chinese boat crew repairs fishing nets at a port in Hainan. Hainan authorities encourage fishermen to sail to disputed areas and government fuel subsidies make the trips possible. John Ruwitch / Reuters -
Beachgoers watch the sunset in the city of Dongfang on the western side of Hainan. John Ruwitch / Reuters -
The Chinese trawler #11202 cruises in Hainan. The Shandong Homey Aquatic Development-owned ship was accused of ramming and sinking a small Vietnamese wooden fishing boat. John Ruwitch / Reuters -
Tensions with China in disputed waters had been costly to Vietnam's fishermen. Above, Vietnamese fisherman Nguyen Van Dung tends to a fishing net on Ly Son island. Kham / Reuters -
Nguyen Hap, right, paddles a boat to transport Bui Van Minh, left, and his son Bui Van Chau to Minh’s damaged fishing boat at a quay of Ly Son port. Kham / Reuters -
An overview of Vietnam's Ly Son port. Kham / Reuters
In pictures: Chinese fleet fishes its way into Asia’s disputed waters
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