China Daily 中国日报 Humanity at sea, politics on shore

On January 25, the China Coast Guard transferred 17 rescued Filipino crew members to the Philippine side. When a foreign vessel capsized near China’s Huangyan Island, China launched an immediate rescue. And yet, the Philippine side continues to smear China’s legitimate actions at sea.

This is not an isolated case. On December 25 last year, when the Chinese navy rescued a stranded Filipino fisherman in the South China Sea, Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Jay Tarriela dismissed it as a “PR stunt”. Saving lives is called a show. This kind of warped logic exposes a narrow mindset. At sea, human life should come first, not politics. #MediaUnlocked #SouthChinaSea #Philippines

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