China called the recent collision involving a Philippine fishing boat and a Hong Kong-flagged cargo ship a 'tragic incident' as it urged parties to refrain from politicizing the incident.
CAPSIZED. The upturned hull of Philippine fishing boat Liberty 5 spotted on June 28, 2020, after it collided with a Hong Kong-flagged cargo ship. Photo from the Philippine Coast Guardinvolving a Philippine fishing boat and a Hong Kong-flagged cargo ship a"tragic incident" as it urged parties to refrain from politicizing the incident.
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the missing crew members and passengers. We sincerely hope all of them could be rescued at the earliest," it added. China likewise said it"took note" that Philippine agencies were investigating the collision, adding it was"ready to render any necessary assistance."the rescue of the missing Filipino crew.Around 1 am Sunday, June 28, Philippine fishing boat Liberty 5 collided with the Hong Kong-flagged Vienna Wood which was reported to have been sailing from Subic to Australia.
The collision left the Liberty Cinco in pieces, with the boat's capsized hull spotted at around 10 am Sunday. There were no signs of the 12 fishing crew and two other Irma employees who had been onboard the fishing boat.The collision took place a year after a Chinese boat sank and abandonedThe unprecedented event had sparked a fierce outcry from the Philippines over
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