China Rescues 47 Sailors from Sunken Vietnamese Ship, Continues Search

Chinese authorities reported on Monday that 47 sailors have been rescued from a Vietnamese vessel that sank in the South China Sea. The ship, carrying 62 crew members, went down on Friday night. The rescued individuals have been transferred to Vietnamese officials.

Lin Jian, spokesperson for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, provided the updated figures during a press conference, noting that the survivor count increased from 44 to 47. He stated that China immediately launched rescue operations upon learning of the vessel's distress, a gesture for which Vietnam expressed gratitude.

According to state television CCTV, the vessel, identified as 'Nanhaijiu 115' and operated by the Ministry of Transport, detected an emergency flare. Rescuers discovered two groups of life rafts near Fiery Cross Reef, known in China as Yongshu Reef, leading to the initial rescue of several Vietnamese sailors.

Despite these efforts, several crew members remain unaccounted for, and search and rescue operations continue in the area.

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After learning that the ship was in danger, the Chinese side immediately launched rescue operations, a gesture for which the Vietnamese side expressed its gratitude.