Chinese fishing boats conduct search work for missing Ecuadorian ship
Xinhua |
Updated: 2017-09-15 18:37
Share
Share - WeChat
BEIJING -- China here on Friday said that four Chinese fishing ships were searching for a ship of Ecuadorian origin reportedly missing off Peru.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said at a daily press briefing that the ship with six Ecuadorian crew members on board was reported missing on Sept. 14.
"The search is ongoing," said Hua, noting that the four Chinese fishing ships operating nearby received a request for help from the Peruvian coast guard.
"We hope the crew members will be found safe," said Hua.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said at a daily press briefing that the ship with six Ecuadorian crew members on board was reported missing on Sept. 14.
"The search is ongoing," said Hua, noting that the four Chinese fishing ships operating nearby received a request for help from the Peruvian coast guard.
"We hope the crew members will be found safe," said Hua.
- 6.6-magnitude quake hits waters off Taiwan: CENC
- China seeks public feedback on draft rules for anthropomorphic AI services
- China's top legislature concludes standing committee session
- China adopts revised Civil Aviation Law
- China launches satellite to aid in early extreme weather detection
- Report on mining accident that killed 6 suggests accountability for 42 individuals
