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Why is the Gulf of Tonkin important to Guangxi’s fishing industry?

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Karst peaks along the Gui (locally Li) River — Guangxi These towering karst formations near Guilin form one of China's most iconic natural landscapes, having long inspired Tang dynasty poets, Song-era painters, and contemporary travelers alike.

The Gulf of Tonkin is vital to the fishing industry of Guangxi because it contains some of the world’s richest fishing grounds. The region utilizes these waters for both inshore and deep-sea fishing, yielding a diverse variety of marine life, including croaker, herring, squid, prawns, eels, perch, mackerel, sharks, and sturgeon.1

Beyond general fishing, the coastal area of the gulf supports specialized aquaculture and industry. For instance, the Hepu area near the gulf's coast is renowned for its pearl farming, specifically for the production of "southern pearls". Additionally, the establishment of the Beibu Gulf Economic Zone in 2006 has further promoted international participation in the development of the coastal region, supporting the broader economic integration of the area.12