China Navy completes escort mission in Gulf of Aden.

In the Gulf of Aden, China Navy successfully completed the first1600th escort mission.

The 45th escort formation of China Navy escorted the Portuguese heavy cargo ship "Union Crane" and Panamanian bulk carrier "Blue Ocean Rise" by relay, and successfully arrived at the rescue point. The protected ships thanked the formation one after another. The deployment of China's navy in various sea areas has aroused widespread concern in the international community. From the Gulf of Aden to the Sea of Japan, and from the South Pacific to the West Pacific, China's navy has formed an unprecedented display of maritime power.

This deployment situation is not only related to the geopolitical situation around China, but also reflects China's attention and ability to protect overseas interests. China Navy's escort mission in the Gulf of Aden has provided an important guarantee for the safety of international navigation.

Significance of China Navy's Successful Accomplishment of Escort Mission

1. China's navy carried out medical assistance in the South Pacific, which contributed to strengthening friendly cooperation with countries in the region. The medical ship "Square Boat" has just completed the "Harmonious Mission 2023" mission in Kiribati, Tonga and Timor-Leste, providing free medical services to local people and conducting exchanges and cooperation with local medical institutions. It has played a bridge role in enhancing mutual trust and friendship between China and South Pacific countries.

2. China's navy conducted large-scale training in the Sea of Japan, which effectively tested its ocean-going combat capability. A formation consisting of the destroyer Wuxi 055, the frigate Weifang and the supply ship Hoh Xil has started to operate in the Sea of Japan. This is the fifth consecutive month that the China Navy has conducted training in the sea area, showing the new warships and new weapons and equipment of the China Navy.