# humanitarian assistance

Chinese Navy Ship Rescues 10 Fishermen in 30 Minutes, Highlighting Growing Search-and-Rescue Reach

A PLAN vessel named Yangzhou rescued all 10 crew members from a distressed fishing boat within 30 minutes, a rescue publicized by state-linked media to underscore the navy's life-saving role. The incident highlights Beijing's emphasis on improving maritime search-and-rescue capacity and its value for domestic legitimacy and operational experience.