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China deploys naval fleet near the Red Sea gateway
ChinaPakistanSomalia
First seen: Aug 21, 2026, 7:31 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 21, 2026, 7:31 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
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.
SO WHAT?
The deployment could affect security and strategic competition around a major global shipping route.
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