Eighteen people missing in South China Sea after Vietnamese ship sank
Summary
A Vietnamese cargo ship sank in the South China Sea, leaving at least 18 people missing. Chinese and Vietnamese rescue teams are searching for the missing after rescuing 44 survivors.Key Facts
- The ship sank on Friday evening and had 62 people on board, all Vietnamese.
- Rescue efforts began after Chinese authorities detected a distress flare on Saturday evening.
- So far, 44 people have been rescued, and 18 remain missing.
- China sent six vessels and a rescue helicopter, while Vietnam dispatched a ship to help.
- The sunken ship is 70 meters (230 feet) long and can carry up to 999 tonnes.
- The South China Sea is a disputed region with overlapping claims from several countries, including China and Vietnam.
- China controls most of the area and has built artificial islands and increased naval patrols.
- The Spratly Islands, part of the South China Sea, are claimed by six countries and may hold valuable energy resources.
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