32 Fishermen Rescued Near Spratly Islands Safely Returned
Vietnam's Coast Guard successfully rescued 32 fishermen from a damaged fishing vessel near the Spratly Islands, returning them safely. Vietnamese authorities provided footage to the Chinese side to demonstrate transparency in the rescue operation.
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