China: The World's Leading Fishing Nation - Fleet Size & Production

* It has the world's largest fishing fleet and is a significant producer of fish and fish products.

* China's annual fish catch exceeds 13 million metric tonnes, which is more than twice the catch of the second-ranked country, Indonesia.

* The Chinese fishing industry is an important source of food, employment, and economic development for the country.

* China is also a major exporter of fish and fish products, supplying over 20% of the world's traded seafood.