This year, the day falls on Sept. 30, and the theme reflects a clear need to raise awareness about the seafarersʹ crucial role in world trade, according to the United Nations.

Photo taken on April 5, 2016 shows the lighthouse on Zhubi Reef of Nansha Islands in the South China Sea, south China.(Xinhua file photo) BEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Foreign officials and experts ...

The following is a selection of remarks on maintaining peace in the South China Sea made by Chinese President Xi Jinping and a former state councilor. ... quotable quotes, facts and figures.