# 2026 World Ocean Week opens in Xiamen, southeast China

https://mins.news/en/item/131699

- CGTN, 2026-11-06 02:35 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-11-06/2026-World-Ocean-Week-opens-in-Southeast-China-s-Xiamen-1RPonPUYEne/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=China

> China unveiled scientific tools and cooperation programs for marine conservation and global ocean governance as World Ocean Week opened in Xiamen. Experts discussed international ocean protection, while China, Belgium and Chile compete to host the BBNJ Secretariat. China has submitted Xiamen’s bid, with a decision expected in January 2027.

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