Beijing/New Delhi: China has thanked India after the explosion and fire incident in a Chinese cargo ship MV Wan Hai 503 in the sea 44 nautical miles off the Azhikkal coast of Kerala. The Indian Navy and Coast Guard carried out immediate rescue operations after the explosion and saved dozens of lives. This rescue operation is being appreciated internationally. The Chinese Embassy in India has also officially issued a statement thanking the Indian Navy and Coast Guard. After the explosion in the ship off the coast of Kochi, the spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India has thanked the Indian Navy for the immediate rescue operation. Chinese Embassy spokesperson Yu Jing wrote on the official X handle that "On June 9, MV Wan Hai 503 experienced an explosion and fire on board 44 nautical miles from Azhikkal, Kerala."
The Chinese spokesperson further wrote that "Of the total 22 crew members on board the ship, 14 are Chinese, including 6 from Taiwan. We express our gratitude to the Indian Navy and Mumbai Coast Guard for their prompt and professional rescue." Yu Jing further said, "We wish the further search operation a success and the injured crew members a speedy recovery." According to the latest information, the fire and explosion occurred from the middle of the ship to the container bay ahead of the accommodation block. However, the fire was brought under control yesterday itself.
Spokesperson of Chinese Embassy in India, Yu Jing tweets "On June 9, MV Wan Hai 503 encountered onboard explosion and fire 44 nautical miles off Azhikkal, Kerala. Of the total 22 crew members on board, 14 are Chinese, including 6 from Taiwan. Our gratitude goes to the Indian Navy… https://t.co/2htTEaCULh pic.twitter.com/kbOACbwEVz
— ANI (@ANI) June 10, 2025
China praised the Indian Navy
Let us tell you that MV Wan Hai 503 is a container ship that was passing through the South Asian region. The ship was going from Singapore to the United Arab Emirates and had entered the Arabian Sea, when an explosion took place from inside it, after which a fierce fire broke out. The cause of the explosion is not clear at the moment but maritime security officials believe that it happened in the engine room of the ship. As soon as the incident was reported, Indian Navy's INS Shardul and Coast Guard aircraft were sent to the spot. Immediately dispatched. According to the report, the ship is tilted about 10-15 degrees from the port. The Indian Coast Guard has informed that ICG ship Samarth is being deployed from Kochi with a rescue team. Further information will be given later.
#UPDATE | Fires & explosions persist from mid‑ships to the container bay ahead of the accommodation block. Forward‑bay fire is now under control, though thick smoke remains. Vessel is listing approx 10–15° to port. More containers reported overboard. India Coast Guard ships… https://t.co/CgK0mYslwJ pic.twitter.com/ubt1PsQWhd
— ANI (@ANI) June 10, 2025
Let us tell you that even before this, the Indian Navy has played its role during many international maritime crises. Like Operation Rahat in Yemen or during incidents of piracy near the African coast, the Indian Navy has been active. But directly assisting Chinese citizens, that too at a time when there is a lot of tension between the two countries Memories of incidents like Doklam, Galwan are still fresh, which reflects India's ability to maintain strategic balance and global responsibility. On the other hand, the Indian Coast Guard has said that more containers have been reported to have fallen on the ship. Indian Coast Guard ships Samudra Prahari and Sachet are carrying out fire extinguishing operations and cooling the border. ICG ship Samarth is being deployed with rescue teams from Kochi. Further information will be given later.
Don't miss the '14 are Chinese, including 6 from Taiwan' part. That is the real agenda behind this 'gratitude' expressing post. Basically, the PRC cannot even let a drop of seawater evaporate without claiming Taiwan. This is 'wolf warrior in sheep's clothing'. https://t.co/bg4Sr9TXFx
— Saurav Jha (@SJha1618) June 10, 2025
However, India's geo-strategist Saurav Jha says that the Chinese spokesperson's tweet says '14 are Chinese, including 6 from Taiwan' Don't miss the 'are' part. This is the real agenda behind this 'gratitude' post. Basically, PRC can't let a drop of seawater fly without claiming Taiwan. It is a 'wolf warrior in sheep's clothing'. Let us tell you that the Chinese spokesperson has also presented 6 people from Taiwan as Chinese citizens, while Taiwan considers itself a separate country.
