South China Sea - Dec 25, 2025 (Courtesy of Chinese embassy in Philippines - No access Chinese mainland) 1. Various of Chinese Navy crew member giving drinking water, food to Filipino fisherman UPSOUND (Chinese) Chinese Navy crew member: "Give him more food and drinking water." 2. SOUNDBITE (English) Filipino fisherman (name not given): "Thank you. Thank you." 3. Chinese Navy crew member providing drinking water, food to Philippine fisherman Storyline A Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy vessel provided assistance to a Philippine fisherman in distress in the South China Sea on Thursday, said the Chinese embassy in the Philippines on Friday. During a routine patrol in the South China Sea on Thursday, the Chinese Navy vessel (Hull 174) spotted a small fishing boat with a man aboard seeking assistance, as he had been stranded at sea for three days after his boat suffered engine failure. The Chinese Navy immediately dispatched a rescue boat to send drinking water and food to him. The Chinese side also coordinated with the Philippine Coast Guard for additional support.