The formal opening ceremony for the base was held on August 1 this year. Photo: AFP The formal opening ceremony for the base was held on August 1 this year. Photo: AFP
The formal opening ceremony for the base was held on August 1 this year. Photo: AFP
China /  Diplomacy

China plans to build Djibouti facility to allow naval flotilla to dock at first overseas base

New wharf will allow PLA navy to offer support for vessels taking part in anti-piracy patrols off the Somali coast

Topic |   China’s military
Minnie Chan
Minnie Chan

Updated: 2:55pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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The formal opening ceremony for the base was held on August 1 this year. Photo: AFP The formal opening ceremony for the base was held on August 1 this year. Photo: AFP
The formal opening ceremony for the base was held on August 1 this year. Photo: AFP
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