China Rescues 13 Filipino Sailors in Disputed South China Sea

• The Chinese Coast Guard rescued 13 Filipino sailors after their cargo vessel, Singapore-flagged M/V Devon Bay, capsized in the South China Sea.
• The vessel sent a distress call on Thursday evening, confirmed by the Philippine Coast Guard.
• The incident occurred 55 nautical miles northwest of China's Huangyan Dao (Scarborough Shoal), an area about 261 kilometers off the northern Philippines.
• The rescued sailors, transporting iron ore from the Philippines to China, received medical treatment.
• The Scarborough Shoal is a contested area claimed by both the Philippines and China, with the Philippines stating the incident was within its Exclusive Economic Zone.

Why It Matters: China rescued 13 Filipino sailors from a capsized vessel in the disputed South China Sea, highlighting regional tensions.