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The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command launched a joint rescue operation on Friday for a foreign cargo ship en route from the Philippines to South China's Guangdong Province, which had capsized in waters near China's Huangyan Dao. As of 12:30 pm, 17 of the 21 Filipino crew members had been rescued, according to an official statement from the command.

At around 1:30 am on Friday, the PLA's Southern Theater Command received a report from the Sansha Maritime Safety Administration that a foreign bulk cargo ship sailing from the Philippines to China's Guangdong Province had capsized and lost contact at around 9:30 pm on January 22 in waters about 55 nautical miles northwest of Huangyan Dao. There were 21 crew members on board.

Upon receiving the report, the Southern Theater Command responded swiftly, immediately deploying forces for rescue operations. Military aircraft were dispatched to conduct continuous aerial searches over the area, while two nearby China Coast Guard vessels were ordered to proceed at once to carry out rescue efforts.

As of 12:30 pm, 17 people have been rescued. Fourteen are in stable condition, two have been confirmed dead, and one remains under emergency medical treatment. Rescue operations are continuing, with maritime authorities organizing additional rescue forces to the scene.