China Coast Guard carries out free healthcare services in waters near Xianbin Reef in South China Sea

The China Coast Guard (CCG) recently conducted a round of medical visits to fishermen operating in the waters near Xianbin Reef of China's Nansha Islands in the South China Sea at their request, providing them with free medical care services by making a use of breaks during their duty of patrol in the vicinity.

In conducting the medical visits, a team of medics aboard CGG vessel Dongmen took small boats to reach the fishermen, offering them basic health checkups, medical consultations and treatment.

"During this round of medical visits, we found out that the fishermen's primary health concerns are related to the respiratory, digestive and circulatory systems. We provided them with timely and effective treatment and distributed medications to them free of charge. While continuing to safeguard the safety of fishermen and sailors during their maritime operations, we plan to carry out regular medical visits, and do our utmost to protect their health," said Fang Zongen, a doctor on board the Dongmen.

China Coast Guard carries out free healthcare services in waters near Xianbin Reef in South China Sea

The naval forces of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command sent a fleet of newly commissioned vessels to the South China Sea for combat-oriented training.

The warships drilled defensive maneuvers and counter-attacks against enemy assaults.

"In this training, we focused on features of new crews, new equipment and new adaptation between personnel and equipment and emphasized training on plans and contingency protocols, safety measures and emergency responses to push for the swift harmonized teamwork between personnel and equipment," said Jin Shan, an officer of the Southern Theater Command's navel vessel training center.

During the training period, the fleet also drilled navigation and maneuvering, vessel damage control, underway replenishment, three-dimensional transport and weapons firing, strengthening the organizational and command capabilities of commanders at all levels.

New PLA navy vessels conduct training in South China Sea