Many of China’s sailors found themselves at sea for several months more than expected in 2020. Photo: PLA Daily
China-US tensions keep PLA sailors at sea for an extra four months in 2020
- Servicemen and women from South Sea Fleet, which monitors the South China Sea, had tours extended by up to 110 days, navy says
- Increased activity by US forces in region, launch of new warships and helping fight Covid-19 all contributed to increased workload, insiders say
Topic |
US-China relations
Many of China’s sailors found themselves at sea for several months more than expected in 2020. Photo: PLA Daily