Chinese NavyThe first escort group set sail for the Gulf of Aden, a historic moment that attracted great attention from the world. Over the past 15 years,Chinese NavyThe escort formation showed the responsibility of a major country and left many touching moments.
December 26, 2008Chinese NavyThe first escort group set sail from Sanya to carry out escort missions in the Gulf of Aden and Somali waters. This is the first time it has been used in our countryMilitaryThe major decision of the force to go overseas to safeguard the country's strategic interests marks the markChinese NavyA new starting point for taking responsibility on the international stage. This escort mission is also the first time that our military has organized a maritime combat force to go overseas to fulfill its international humanitarian obligationsNavyOfficers and men shoulder the historical mission of protecting the safety of important transportation routes.
January 29, 2009Chinese NavyThe first escort formation, the Wuhan ship, successfully rescued a Greek merchant ship surrounded by pirates. It isChinese NavyFor the first time, the escort formation rescued an attacked merchant ship, which was shownChinese NavyIn the protection of the sea ** andFreedom of navigationdetermination and ability.
June 30, 2010Chinese NavyThe 31st escort group departed. The formation consists ofKunlun Mountainship, Lanzhou ship, Weishanhu ship, among themDock landing shipKunlun MountainFor the first time, it participatedChinese NavyConvoy operations. This signifiesChinese NavyIt has greater combat capability and strategic forces in escort operations.
In 2015,Chinese NavyThe 19th escort group dispatched Linyi ships to berth in foreign countries during the evacuation operation in YemenPortsEvacuate Chinese compatriots directly. This action demonstratedChinese NavyOverseasRescue operationsflexibility and competence.
From 2015 to 2016,Chinese NavyAfter completing the escort mission, the 20th escort group was directly transferred to the round-the-world mission. Formation acrossIndian Ocean, Atlantic, Pacific, visited a number of countries, demonstratedChinese Navystrength and national image.
For 15 years,Chinese NavyA total of 45 convoys, more than 150 warships, and tens of thousands of officers and men have been dispatched to the Gulf of Aden and Somali waters to carry out escort missions. Their practical actions have demonstrated China's responsibility and strength as a responsible major country. Chinese NavyThe escort formation has made important contributions to promoting the building of a maritime community with a shared future. In the future,Chinese NavyWe will continue to carry forward the glorious tradition, play a greater role in maintaining regional and world peace and stability, and make new contributions to building a community with a shared future for mankind. ThanksChinese NavyThank them for their dedication and commitment!