Guangxi Fangchenggang builds ecological seawall to protect biodiversity in Beibu Gulf. Xiwan Red Sand Ring Ecological Seawall Project was successfully selected into the top eight global coastal ecological disaster reduction synergies in September 2023.

Shanxinsha Island has become one of the most important waterbird habitats along the coast of Guangxi and an important transit point on the East Asia-Australasia bird migration route. and wintering grounds. The island area expanded from 4.1 hectares in 2017 to 9.2 hectares.