Chinese naval vessels are heading for the south Indian Ocean to search for the missing Malaysian airplane after Australian authorities reported that suspicious objects were seen on a satellite image. According to a navy spokesman, the Chinese navy currently has two fleets engaged in the search missions. They are about 2,300 and 3,100 nautical miles from the waters where possible debris of the missing flight have been spotted. After receiving the report from Australia, the navy has adjusted its search focus, ordering vessels to approach the area while searching. Authorities said the ice breaker Xuelong, or Snow Dragon, would also set off from Perth to join the efforts.
