Coast Guard Law of the People's Republic of China and Its Implications in International Law

Abstract

In January 2019, the People's Armed Police set up a working group to draft the Coast Guard Law of the People's Republic of China. The 13th National People's Congress Standing Committee concluded its twenty-fifth session and scrutiny of this draft law, which officially entered force on 1 February 2021. The Law is divided into 11 chapters and 80 articles, including but not limited to maritime security, maritime crime investigation, use of non-firearm and weapons, and international cooperation. This article outlines and analyses the Law, as well as focusing on its implications as a matter of international law.