An aerial glimpse of China's Huangyan Dao

An aerial drone photo taken on April 28, 2026 shows reefs in the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea. Huangyan Dao is located in the Zhongsha Islands and represents a typical coral atoll. China announced in September 2025 its approval to establish the Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve in a necessary measure to protect its coral reef ecosystem. The China Coast Guard has carried out regular patrol and law enforcement to safeguard the ecological environment in the waters of the reserve. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)