A senior Chinese naval officer has suggested that China establish a permanent base in the Gulf of Aden to support its anti-piracy operations. Rear Admiral Yin Zhou’s proposal was posted on the defence ministry website. Mr Yin said supplying and maintaining the fleet off Somalia was challenging without such a base, and said other nations were unlikely to object.
Green Marine
about 17 years ago
China floats idea of first overseas naval base
A senior Chinese naval officer has suggested that China establish a permanent base in the Gulf of Aden to support its anti-piracy operations. Rear Admiral Yin Zhou’s proposal was posted on the defence ministry website. Mr Yin said supplying and maintaining the fleet off Somalia was challenging witho
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