31.  A maritime official said a unit from Guangdong was in charge of the search-and-rescue operation, as the accident happened in Chinese waters.

32.  China on Thursday accused Vietnam of signing a deal for areas that fall in Chinese waters.

33.  Chinese authorities have warned Greenpeace against entering Chinese waters, and the Shanghai government has rejected a request by the environmental group to dock in the port.

34.  Discussions then ensued in which the Chinese officials told the skipper that the vessel had illegally entered Chinese waters and should leave.

35.  The protesters claimed the islands were in Chinese waters and could do what they liked despite being surrounded by Japanese patrol boats.

36.  The ship has not been given permission to enter Chinese waters.

37.  The vessel was due to enter Chinese waters midday Wednesday.

38.  They forced the captain to sail into Chinese waters as it neared Lantau island off Hong Kong.

39.  New anti-pollution safety regulations will be imposed on foreign oil exploration facilities in Chinese waters, the China Daily said quoting the Communications Ministry.

40.  The beach where the body was found is close to Chinese waters.