On the Law Enforcement Rights of China Coast Guard

Abstract

In 2018, China included the maritime police force into the armed police force. As a maritime armed law enforcement force integrating military, administrative, and criminal investigation functions, it exercises comprehensive maritime law enforcement powers, and is responsible for managing sea areas, fighting crime, and protecting the marine environment. Carrying out international cooperation and other maritime rights enforcement capabilities. Maritime rights protection and law enforcement is an important historical mission entrusted by the state to the maritime police force in the new era. The main task of the maritime police force is law enforcement. Reasonable and lawful law enforcement is the basis for the maritime police force to perform its duties.