"Won't Forget": China Thanks India For Rescuing Crew From Fire-Stricken Tanker
A senior Chinese military official thanked India for rescuing Chinese crew members from a distressed ship last year. The statement emphasizes a desire for improved diplomatic and military cooperation between the two nations.
Why it matters
Signals a potential thaw in historically tense relations between India and China, highlighting the role of humanitarian cooperation in diplomacy.
Rear Admiral You Jian, on Tuesday thanked the Indian military for rescuing 12 Chinese crew members from a cargo ship that caught fire and exploded off the coast of Kerala last year, and also called for greater communication and cooperation between the armed forces of the two countries as ties between the two countries are seeing progress.He made the remarks while speaking at the reception marking the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA).Defence Attache to India, Rear Admiral You Jian said, "China and India are important neighbours, and both are at a critical stage of development and rejuvenation.
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