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Chinese fishing vessel capsizes in Indian Ocean; 39 crew members missing from various countries

  • A Chinese fishing boat with 39 crew members from China, Indonesia, and the Philippines has sunk in the central Indian Ocean.
  • China's leader Xi Jinping has ordered search and rescue efforts for the missing crew.
  • Ships and aircraft from Australia, Indonesia, China, and the Philippines are involved in the search operation.
  • There are concerns about illegal fishing practices by Chinese vessels in the Indian Ocean.
  • The boat was owned by Penglai Jinglu Fishery Co. Ltd based in Shandong Province, China.
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