# Sanmen

China Coast Guard Rescues Dozens After Philippines Crew Ship Capsizes Near Scarborough Shoal, Highlighting Humanitarian Role and Geopolitical Significance

China Coast Guard ships Dongsha and Sanmen conducted a search-and-rescue operation after a foreign cargo vessel carrying 21 Filipino crew capsized near Huangyan Island on January 23, recovering 13 people so far. The rescue underscores the humanitarian role of China’s coast guard while highlighting the geopolitical sensitivities of operating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal.