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China deploys naval fleet near the Red Sea gateway

China reportedly deployed a naval fleet with 700 personnel near a strategic Red Sea gateway and the Suez Canal, amid Pakistan’s efforts toward a Somalia defense pact.

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The deployment could affect security and strategic competition around a major global shipping route.

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  1. China deploys naval fleet with 700 personnel near strategic Red Sea gateway, Suez Canal; amid Pakistan's push for Somalia defence pact ↗economictimes.indiatimes.com · Recorded source date: Aug 21, 2026, 7:31 AM UTC

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