Heads up, seafarers! In mid-October, the Chinese mainland is dispatching its 48th PLA Navy escort task group to the Gulf of Aden and off Somalia 🚢🌊. This squad includes the guided-missile destroyer Tangshan, the guided-missile frigate Daqing, and the supply ship Taihu.
These escort missions are all about keeping sea lanes safe for everyone. Think of it like a global shipping squad that watches out for pirates 🏴☠️ so your next smartphone or that latte you love arrives on time ☕📱.
The PLA Navy has been on anti-piracy duty in these waters since December 2008, showing long-term commitment to regional peace and security. As spokesperson Jiang Bin put it, this is about building a maritime community with a shared future 🌍🕊️.
Stay tuned for more updates on this voyage across key trade routes!
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China to send new navy fleet for escort missions in Gulf of Aden
cgtn.com
