Baselines of the Chinese territorial sea
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China declared its baselines
for its maritime territory on 15 May 1996. The baselines were for the Chinese mainland and also for the Paracel (Xisha) Islands
.
The baselines for the mainland consist of a series of straight lines linking 49 basepoints situated on the outer edge along and outer islands off the coast of China. For the Paracel Islands, the baselines consist of a series of straight lines linking 28 basepoints located on the outer islands of the group.
and the contiguous zone
which was adopted on 25 February 1992.
Territorial waters
Territorial waters, or a territorial sea, as defined by the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, is a belt of coastal waters extending at most from the baseline of a coastal state...
for its maritime territory on 15 May 1996. The baselines were for the Chinese mainland and also for the Paracel (Xisha) Islands
Paracel Islands
The Paracel Islands, also called Xisha Islands in Chinese and Hoàng Sa Islands in Vietnamese, is a group of islands under the administration of Hainan Province, The People's Republic of China. Vietnam and the Republic of China also claim sovereignty of these islands...
.
The baselines for the mainland consist of a series of straight lines linking 49 basepoints situated on the outer edge along and outer islands off the coast of China. For the Paracel Islands, the baselines consist of a series of straight lines linking 28 basepoints located on the outer islands of the group.
Baselines legislation and principles
The 1996 declaration of China's baselines is based on its law on its territorial seaTerritorial waters
Territorial waters, or a territorial sea, as defined by the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, is a belt of coastal waters extending at most from the baseline of a coastal state...
and the contiguous zone
Territorial waters
Territorial waters, or a territorial sea, as defined by the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, is a belt of coastal waters extending at most from the baseline of a coastal state...
which was adopted on 25 February 1992.
Mainland
| Point | Location | Latitude | Longtitude | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Shandonggaojiao (1) | 37° 24.0' N | 122° 42.3' E | |
| 2. | Shandonggaojiao (2) | 37° 23.7' N | 122° 42.3' E | |
| 3. | Moyedao (1) | 36° 57.8' N | 122° 34.2' E | |
| 4. | Moyedao (2) | 36° 55.1' N | 122° 32.7' E | |
| 5. | Moyedao (3) | 36° 53.7' N | 122° 31.1' E | |
| 6. | Sushandao | 36° 44.8' N | 122° 15.8' E | |
| 7. | Chaoliandao | 35° 53.6' N | 120° 53.1' E | |
| 8. | Dashandao Dashandao Dashandao Island is an island off Jiangsu province, China.Dashandao is located from Lianyungang, and it belongs to the Qiansandao Town of Lianyungang city, Jiangsu province, China... |
35° 00.2' N | 119° 54.2' E | |
| 9. | Macaiheng Macaiheng Macaiheng Island，, is a small sand island located in the East China Sea, adjacent to Jiangsu. Waikejiao is close by.Macaiheng is one of the baseline point of the Chinese territorial sea.-External links:***... |
33° 21.8' N | 121° 20.8' E | |
| 10. | Waikejiao Waikejiao Waikejiao Island， is a small sand island located in the East China Sea, adjacent to Jiangsu. Macaiheng is close by.Waikejiao is one of the baseline points of the Chinese territorial sea.-External links:***... |
33° 00.9' N | 121° 38.4' E | |
| 11. | Sheshandao Sheshan Island Sheshandao Island is located east of Chongming Island, in the estuary of the Yangtze River.Total island area is .The island belongs to Shanghai and is guarded by the PLA Navy.There is a 130 years old light house on the island.... |
31° 25.3' N | 122° 14.6' E | |
| 12. | Haijiao Haijiao Haijiao , also known as Tong Island , Taibujiao or Taijiao , is located at 30°44'6"N, 123°9'24"E in the northeast corner of Zhoushanqundao and belongs to Shengsi County of Zhoushan city... |
30° 44.1' N | 123° 09.4' E | |
| 13. | Dongnanjiao Dongnanjiao Dongnanjiao Island， .Dongnanjiao locates in northeast corner of Zhoushanqundao ,76 km from Shengsi County。 it belongs to the Shengsi County of Zhoushan city.... |
30° 43.5' N | 123° 09.7' E | |
| 14. | Liangxiongdiyu Liangxiongdiyu Liangxiongdiyu Island， . Liangxiongdiyu is located 67 km northeast of Shenjiamen . It belongs to the Dongji Town of Zhoushan city... |
30° 10.1' N | 122° 56.7' E | |
| 15. | Yushanliedao | 28° 53.3' N | 122° 16.5' E | |
| 16. | Taizhouliedao (1) | 28° 23.9' N | 121° 55.0' E | |
| 17. | Taizhouliedao (2) | 28° 23.5' N | 121° 54.7' E | |
| 18. | Daotiaoshan | 27° 27.9' N | 121° 07.8' E | |
| 19. | Dongyindao | 26° 22.6' N | 120° 30.4' E | |
| 20. | Dongshadao | 26° 09.4' N | 120° 24.3' E | |
| 21. | Niushandao | 25° 25.8' N | 119° 56.3' E | |
| 22. | Wuqiuyu | 24° 58.6' N | 119° 28.7' E | |
| 23. | Dongdingdao | 24° 09.7' N | 118° 14.2' E | |
| 24. | Daganshan | 23° 31.9' N | 117° 41.3' E | |
| 25. | Nanpengliedao (1) | 23° 12.9' N | 117° 14.9' E | |
| 26. | Nanpengliedao (2) | 23° 12.3' N | 117° 13.9' E | |
| 27. | Shibeishanjiao | 22° 56.1' N | 116° 29.7' E | |
| 28. | Zhentouyan | 22° 18.9' N | 115° 07.5' E | |
| 29. | Jiapengliedao | 21° 48.5' N | 113° 58.0' E | |
| 30. | Weijiadao | 21° 34.1' N | 112° 47.9' E | |
| 31. | Dafanshi | 21° 27.7' N | 112° 21.5' E | |
| 32. | Qizhouliedao | 19° 58.5' N | 111° 16.4' E | |
| 33. | Shuangfan | 19° 53.0' N | 111° 12.8' E | |
| 34. | Dazhoudao (1) | 18° 39.7' N | 110° 29.6' E | |
| 35. | Dazhoudao (2) | 18° 39.4' N | 110° 29.1' E | |
| 36. | Shuangfanshi | 18° 26.1' N | 110° 08.4' E | |
| 37. | Lingshuijiao | 18° 23.0' N | 110° 03.0' E | |
| 38. | Dongzhou (1) | 18° 11.0' N | 109° 42.1' E | |
| 39. | Dongzhou (2) | 18° 11.0' N | 109° 41.8' E | |
| 40. | Jinmujiao | 18° 09.5' N | 109° 34.4' E | |
| 41. | Shenshijiao | 18° 14.6' N | 109° 07.6' E | |
| 42. | Xigudao | 18° 19.3' N | 108° 57.1' E | |
| 43. | Yinggezui (1) | 18° 30.2' N | 108° 41.3' E | |
| 44. | Yinggezui (2) | 18° 30.4' N | 108° 41.1' E | |
| 45. | Yinggezui (3) | 18° 31.0' N | 108° 40.6' E | |
| 46. | Yinggezui (4) | 18° 31.1' N | 108° 40.5' E | |
| 47. | Gan'enjiao | 18° 50.5' N | 108° 37.3' E | |
| 48. | Sigengshajiao | 19° 11.6' N | 108° 36.0' E | |
| 49. | Junbijiao | 19° 21.1' N | 108° 38.6' E |
Paracel Islands
| Point | Location | Latitude | Longtitude | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dongdao (1) | 16° 40.5' N | 112° 44.2' E | |
| 2. | Dongdao (2) | 16° 40.1' N | 112° 44.5' E | |
| 3. | Dongdao (3) | 16° 39.8' N | 112° 44.7' E | |
| 4. | Langhuajiao Langhuajiao Langhuajiao is one of the islands of Paracel Islands. It is alternatively known as "Pengbojiao" , also known as "Qilianyu" along with six other islands close by. A Chinese-built lighthouse is located here. The island is administrated by the People's Republic of China and patrolled by the Chinese... (1) |
16° 04.4' N | 112° 35.8' E | |
| 5. | Langhuajiao Langhuajiao Langhuajiao is one of the islands of Paracel Islands. It is alternatively known as "Pengbojiao" , also known as "Qilianyu" along with six other islands close by. A Chinese-built lighthouse is located here. The island is administrated by the People's Republic of China and patrolled by the Chinese... (2) |
16° 01.9' N | 112° 32.7' E | |
| 6. | Langhuajiao Langhuajiao Langhuajiao is one of the islands of Paracel Islands. It is alternatively known as "Pengbojiao" , also known as "Qilianyu" along with six other islands close by. A Chinese-built lighthouse is located here. The island is administrated by the People's Republic of China and patrolled by the Chinese... (3) |
16° 01.5' N | 112° 31.8' E | |
| 7. | Langhuajiao Langhuajiao Langhuajiao is one of the islands of Paracel Islands. It is alternatively known as "Pengbojiao" , also known as "Qilianyu" along with six other islands close by. A Chinese-built lighthouse is located here. The island is administrated by the People's Republic of China and patrolled by the Chinese... (4) |
16° 01.0' N | 112° 29.8' E | |
| 8. | Zhongjiandao Triton Island Triton Island , historically known as Bànlù Zhì or Luó Dǎo to Chinese fishermen, is one of the islands of Paracel Islands in South China Sea, with an area of 1.2 km². The island is administrated by the People's Republic of China... (1) |
15° 46.5' N | 111° 12.6' E | |
| 9. | Zhongjiandao Triton Island Triton Island , historically known as Bànlù Zhì or Luó Dǎo to Chinese fishermen, is one of the islands of Paracel Islands in South China Sea, with an area of 1.2 km². The island is administrated by the People's Republic of China... (2) |
15° 46.4' N | 111° 12.1' E | |
| 10. | Zhongjiandao Triton Island Triton Island , historically known as Bànlù Zhì or Luó Dǎo to Chinese fishermen, is one of the islands of Paracel Islands in South China Sea, with an area of 1.2 km². The island is administrated by the People's Republic of China... (3) |
15° 46.4' N | 111° 11.8' E | |
| 11. | Zhongjiandao Triton Island Triton Island , historically known as Bànlù Zhì or Luó Dǎo to Chinese fishermen, is one of the islands of Paracel Islands in South China Sea, with an area of 1.2 km². The island is administrated by the People's Republic of China... (4) |
15° 46.5' N | 111° 11.6' E | |
| 12. | Zhongjiandao Triton Island Triton Island , historically known as Bànlù Zhì or Luó Dǎo to Chinese fishermen, is one of the islands of Paracel Islands in South China Sea, with an area of 1.2 km². The island is administrated by the People's Republic of China... (5) |
15° 46.7' N | 111° 11.4' E | |
| 13. | Zhongjiandao Triton Island Triton Island , historically known as Bànlù Zhì or Luó Dǎo to Chinese fishermen, is one of the islands of Paracel Islands in South China Sea, with an area of 1.2 km². The island is administrated by the People's Republic of China... (6) |
15° 46.9' N | 111° 11.3' E | |
| 14. | Zhongjiandao Triton Island Triton Island , historically known as Bànlù Zhì or Luó Dǎo to Chinese fishermen, is one of the islands of Paracel Islands in South China Sea, with an area of 1.2 km². The island is administrated by the People's Republic of China... (7) |
15° 47.2' N | 111° 11.4' E | |
| 15. | Beijiao (1) | 17° 04.9' N | 111° 26.9' E | |
| 16. | Beijiao (2) | 17° 05.4' N | 111° 26.9' E | |
| 17. | Beijiao (3) | 17° 05.7' N | 111° 27.2' E | |
| 18. | Beijiao (4) | 17° 06.0' N | 111° 27.8' E | |
| 19. | Beijiao (5) | 17° 06.5' N | 111° 29.2' E | |
| 20. | Beijiao (6) | 17° 07.0' N | 111° 31.0' E | |
| 21. | Beijiao (7) | 17° 07.1' N | 111° 31.6' E | |
| 22. | Beijiao (8) | 17° 06.9' N | 111° 32.0' E | |
| 23. | Zhaoshudao Tree Island, South China Sea For the "Tree Island" in Tuen Mun District, New Territories, Hong Kong, see Pak Chau.Tree Island or Zhaoshu Island is one of the main islands of Paracel Islands in South China Sea. The Chinese named the island as Zhaoshu Dao to commemorate Zhao Shu who accompanied Zheng He's expeditions in high... (1) |
16° 59.9' N | 112° 14.7' E | |
| 24. | Zhaoshudao Tree Island, South China Sea For the "Tree Island" in Tuen Mun District, New Territories, Hong Kong, see Pak Chau.Tree Island or Zhaoshu Island is one of the main islands of Paracel Islands in South China Sea. The Chinese named the island as Zhaoshu Dao to commemorate Zhao Shu who accompanied Zheng He's expeditions in high... (2) |
16° 59.7' N | 112° 15.6' E | |
| 25. | Zhaoshudao Tree Island, South China Sea For the "Tree Island" in Tuen Mun District, New Territories, Hong Kong, see Pak Chau.Tree Island or Zhaoshu Island is one of the main islands of Paracel Islands in South China Sea. The Chinese named the island as Zhaoshu Dao to commemorate Zhao Shu who accompanied Zheng He's expeditions in high... (3) |
16° 59.4' N | 112° 16.6' E | |
| 26. | Beidao | 16° 58.4' N | 112° 18.3' E | |
| 27. | Zhongdao | 16° 57.6' N | 112° 19.6' E | |
| 28. | Nandao | 16° 56.9' N | 112° 20.5' E | |
| 1. | Dongdao (1) | 16° 40.5' N | 112° 44.2' E |