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US praises China anti-piracy role off Somalia
BEIJING - A top U.S. defense official praised China's contribution to anti-piracy efforts off the coast of Somalia on Saturday, following two days of talks in Beijing that marked a resumption of military consultations after a half-year suspension.
Nations:Afghanistan North Korea South Korea People:Barack Obama Hillary Clinton Activities:China Navy Oversea Mission China-U.S. Military Relations Source:(AP)
2009-02-28
China projects naval power in pirate fight
BEIJING - China's dispatch of two warships to help battle Somalian pirates has drawn an ambivalent global reaction - a sign of the decidedly mixed feelings toward its bid for big-power status.
Nations:India Pakistan U.S. Activities:China Navy Oversea Mission China-U.S. Military Relations Source:(Christian Science Monitor)
2008-12-30
China targets pirates in groundbreaking mission
GUANGZHOU, China - Chinese warships headed toward Somali waters Friday to combat piracy, the first time the communist country has sent ships on a mission that could involve fighting so far beyond its territorial waters.
Nations:India Russia Saudi Arabia South Korea Malaysia Activities:China Navy Oversea Mission Somalia Piracy Crisis China-U.S. Military Relations Source:(AP)
2008-12-26
3 Chinese navy ships leave for Somalia
GUANGZHOU, China - Chinese warships -- armed with special forces, guided missiles and helicopters -- set sail Friday for anti-piracy duty off Somalia, the first time the nation has sent ships on a mission that could involve fighting so far beyond its territorial waters.
Nations:India Pakistan South Korea China Russia Philippines Activities:China Navy Oversea Mission Source:(AP)
2008-12-26
Chinese navy off on historic anti-piracy mission
BEIJING (AFP) - An anti-piracy task force of the Chinese navy set sail on Friday for Africa, in the nation's first potential combat mission beyond its territorial waters in centuries.
Activities:China Navy Oversea Mission Source:(AFP)
2008-12-26
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