Beijing’s South China Sea coral conservation efforts are met with scepticism by critics who see a larger strategic purpose behind them. Photo: Xinhua

Can Beijing bring the South China Sea’s ravaged coral reefs back to life?

Fishing and rival territorial claims could hamper efforts to restore damaged environment, experts say

Liu Zhen in Beijing

Published: 12:00pm, 21 Dec, 2019

Updated: 11:33pm, 21 Dec, 2019

Beijing’s South China Sea coral conservation efforts are met with scepticism by critics who see a larger strategic purpose behind them. Photo: Xinhua

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Liu Zhen joined the Post in 2015 as a reporter on the China desk. She previously worked with Reuters in Beijing.

Teddy Ng joined the Post’s China desk in 2011, focusing on the nation’s foreign affairs. He is now deputy editor of the section.