Hey amigos! 
China just made a splash at the UN! 
On Monday, Geng Shuang, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, handed over some important papers and charts to Stephen Mathias, the acting under-secretary-general of the UN. What's the buzz about? Let's dive in!
The big deal is the \"Statement of the People's Republic of China on the Baselines of the Territorial Sea adjacent to Huangyan Dao.\" In simple terms, China is setting the lines around Huangyan Dao, marking its territorial waters according to international law. 
So, what's Huangyan Dao? It's an island that China says has always been part of its territory. By depositing these baselines and charts, China is playing by the rules of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). 
According to UNCLOS, coastal states need to tell the UN about their maritime boundaries. By doing this, China is strengthening its marine management and safeguarding its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights. 
The statement and the charts will soon be available on the UN website, so keep an eye out! 
This move shows China's commitment to international law and common practices. 
What does this mean for the rest of us? It's a reminder of how countries work together through international agreements, and how the laws of the sea help keep things cool in our oceans. 
Reference(s):
China deposits statement on baselines of Huangyan Dao with UN
cgtn.com
