China urges Russia to investigate ship sinking

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Source: CCTV.com | 02-21-2009 09:32

China's foreign ministry has expressed strong dissatisfaction over the sinking of a Chinese cargo ship by a Russian warship.

Deputy Foreign Minister Li Hui summoned Russian Ambassador Sergey Razov to push for a complete investigation.

The cargo ship "New Star" is seen near the Russian far eastern port of Nakhodka in this February 14, 2009  picture taken by Russia's border patrol.(Source: XHTV)

The "New Star" sank in waters near Russia's far eastern port of Vladivostok on Sunday. Ten Chinese and six Indonesian crew were on board the Sierra Leone-flagged vessel.

Eight crew members were rescued, including three Chinese. Li Hui said the Chinese government is deeply concerned over media reports that the ship sank after a Russian Coast Guard cruiser fired at it.

Li asked Russia to spare no efforts to search for the seven missing Chinese crew and thoroughly investigate the cause of the incident. Razov has expressed regret over the loss of the ship's crew.

Editor:Zhang Pengfei