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Chinese naval landing ship joins rescue drills off Somalia

A Chinese Type 071 landing ship participated in commercial-vessel rescue exercises with an escort taskforce in Somali waters. The activity indicates a Chinese naval presence in a strategically important maritime region.

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Expanded naval activity near Somalia may affect maritime security and international escort operations.

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  1. PLA Navy's Type 071 comprehensive landing ship joins commercial vessel rescue drills with escort taskforce in Somalian waters ↗globaltimes.cn · Recorded source date: Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 PM UTC

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