Beijing: A Chinese fishing vessel capsized in the central Indian Ocean on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, with 39 people on board missing. The vessel, named Lu Peng Yuan Yu 028, was owned by Penglai Jinglu Fishery Co. Ltd. and was based in Shandong province, China.

The vessel was reportedly operating in international waters when it capsized. The cause of the capsizing is not yet known, but it is possible that it was due to bad weather or rough seas.

A search and rescue operation is underway, but so far no survivors have been found. The search is being conducted by Chinese and international maritime authorities.

The missing crew members include 17 Chinese nationals, 17 Indonesians, and five Filipinos. Their families have been notified of the incident and are being provided with support.

The Chinese government has expressed its deep concern for the missing crew members and is doing everything it can to find them. President Xi Jinping has ordered all-out rescue efforts and has called for international assistance.

The capsizing of the Lu Peng Yuan Yu 028 is a tragedy and our thoughts are with the families of the missing crew members. We hope that they will be found safe and sound.