BEIJING - China calls for stronger international cooperation on infrastructure construction and operation of the Arctic shipping routes, according to a white paper issued Friday.As a result of global warming, the Arctic shipping routes are likely to become important transport routes for international trade.China respects the legislative, enforcement and adjudicatory powers of the Arctic States in the waters subject to their jurisdiction, said the the document titled China's Arctic Policy, issued by the State Council Information Office.The white paper stressed China's position that the management of the Arctic shipping routes should be conducted in accordance with treaties including the UNCLOS and general international law.The freedom of navigation enjoyed by all countries in accordance with the law and their rights to use the Arctic shipping routes should be ensured, it said.China maintains that disputes over the Arctic shipping routes should be properly settled in accordance with international law, said the white paper.It also explained China's plan on building a Polar Silk Road through developing the Arctic shipping routes with all parties.China encourages its enterprises to participate in the infrastructure construction for these routes and conduct commercial trial voyages in accordance with the law to pave the way for their commercial and regularized operation, said the document.Attaching great importance to navigation security in the Arctic shipping routes, China has actively conducted studies on these routes and continuously strengthened hydrographic surveys with the aim to improving the navigation, security and logistical capacities in the Arctic, according to the white paper.It also highlighted that China abides by the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code), and supports the International Maritime Organization in playing an active role in formulating navigational rules for the Arctic. custom-wristbandssilicone wristband braceletfigured-wristbandrainbow silicone wristbandsdual-layer-wristband
A fissure on Leilani and Kaupili Streets in the Leilani Estates subdivision caused by an eruption of the Kilauea Volcano is shown following a series of earthquakes, in Hawaii, US on May 4, 2018. Picture taken on May 4, 2018. USGS/Handout via Agencies LOS ANGELES - Consulate General of China in Los Angeles issued an alert message Saturday morning, warning Chinese citizens not to stay in dangerous zones in Hawaii's Big Island, which has been suffering strong volcano eruptions and earthquakes since Thursday. The message posted on the official website of the consulate said that according to reports of the Hawaii State government, eruptions of the Kilauea Volcano had forced the evacuation of thousands of people, and part of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park had been closed. Chinese citizens should notice the news about volcano eruptions and earthquakes, follow the directions of the local government, and keep out of very dangerous zones, the consulate warned. Carolyn McNamara, 70, talks with her neighbour, Paul Campbell, 68, at an evacuation center in Pahoa after moving out of their homes in Leilani Estates after the Kilauea Volcano erupted on Thursday after a series of earthquakes over the last couple of days, in Hawaii, US, May 4, 2018. [Photo/Agencies] After three eruptions of the Kilauea Volcano since Thursday, two strong earthquakes occurred Friday noon in one hour, and the latter one of 6.9-magnitude quake was the state's strongest since a 7.1-magnitude quake hit almost exactly the same location in 1975. United States Geological Survey (USGS) data showed that lighter earthquakes continued into Saturday morning as a result of volcanic activities in the island. Although there was no report of casualties, the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency warned in a notice posted on Friday afternoon that the biggest threat continued to be the high levels of sulfur dioxide found in the evacuation area. The evacuated areas in the island, which about 1,500 residents fled, continues to be unstable with multiple volcanic eruptions happening, the notice read. No one is allowed into the area. Do not attempt to return to your home at this time. personalized charm braceletswide rubber braceletswristband designanion silicone watch braceletmorse code bracelet custom<%2fcenter>
