BEIJING, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- China on Saturday issued the management measures for the Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve, a key step in safeguarding the diversity, stability and sustainability of the Huangyan Dao natural ecosystem.

The rules were issued jointly by the Ministry of Natural Resources, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration, the China Coast Guard, and the Hainan provincial government, with clear responsibilities assigned and a coordination mechanism to address major issues. ■