In 2024, China issued its most recent government work report, which includes a requirement for enhanced control of plastic pollution in water and soil (1). However, the policy does not address contamination caused by the plastic foam used in fishing gear. In 2024, China issued its most recent government work report, which includes a requirement for enhanced control of plastic pollution in water and soil (1). However, the policy does not address contamination caused by the plastic foam used in fishing gear. Science