Xiamen: China’s choice to give the BBNJ Agreement new momentum
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- China has proposed Xiamen, a coastal city in Fujian, as the location for the secretariat of the BBNJ Agreement.
- The agreement entered into force in January 2026, and Beijing is emphasizing Xiamen’s environmental experience and scientific capabilities.
- China presents the bid as part of an international cooperation model built around sharing knowledge.
China has put forward Xiamen, its maritime city in Fujian, as the proposed home of the secretariat for the BBNJ Agreement, which entered into force in January 2026.
Behind the bid, Beijing is highlighting Xiamen’s environmental experience and scientific capacity. It is also promoting a vision of international cooperation based on sharing knowledge.
The proposal carries a simple premise: the ocean knows no borders.
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