PLAN anti-piracy ops continue

on April 28, 2017

PLA Navy recently involved in several anti-piracy ops.

China to continue escort mission against pirate threats

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy will continue escort missions, a long-term task, Yang Yujun, spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense (MOD) said at a press briefing Thursday.

China will continue to play its role in maintaining regional stability and safeguarding vital marine routes, Yang said when responding to reporters’ questions on the resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia this year.

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Source: globaltimes.cn

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