23 missing after Vietnamese ship sinks in South China Sea: Chinese state media

A China Coast Guard ship is seen in the South China Sea. (AFP)
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BEIJING: Rescuers are searching for 23 missing people after a Vietnamese ship carrying 62 crew members sank in the South China Sea, Chinese state media reported Sunday morning.
The cargo vessel Khoi Nguyen 18 encountered trouble near Yongshu Reef, also known as Fiery Cross Reef, with 39 people rescued, state broadcaster CCTV reported.