Influence of China's fishery policy on the seafood supply-demand balance

China's fishery policy has had a direct impact on the seafood supply-demand balance. This paper discusses the fishery policies and marine food supply-demand balance shortly after the foundation of People's Republic of China (1949-1958), reviews the fishery policies and seafood supply-demand balance during the period of the planned economy from 1959 to 1982 and analyses fishery policies and seafood supply-demand balance after 1982. The article summarizes fishery policies at different times and their respective influences on the seafood supply-demand balance. On the basis of the analysis of the present fishery policy, the authors hold that the future several years will see a continuous increase in fishery farming and a stable marine catch. It is anticipated that the supply-demand gap will continue to widen. Finally, the authors propose the policy choices and research directions to tackle the problem.