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CHINA-GUANGDONG-VIETNAMESE FRIGATE-VISIT (CN)

(240807) -- GUANGZHOU, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Vietnamese navies descend the gangway as Vietnamese missile frigate Tran Hung Dao arrives at a naval port in the city of Zhanjiang in south China's Guangdong Province, Aug. 7, 2024. The frigate arrived here on Wednesday, marking the start of a five-day visit. During the visit, the Chinese and Vietnamese navies will organize ship tours, deck receptions, cultural exchanges, joint exercises, and other activities. (Photo by Wang Jian/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-VIETNAMESE FRIGATE-VISIT (CN)

(240807) -- GUANGZHOU, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Vietnamese missile frigate Tran Hung Dao arrives at a naval port in the city of Zhanjiang in south China's Guangdong Province, Aug. 7, 2024. The frigate arrived here on Wednesday, marking the start of a five-day visit. During the visit, the Chinese and Vietnamese navies will organize ship tours, deck receptions, cultural exchanges, joint exercises, and other activities. (Photo by Wang Jian/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-VIETNAMESE FRIGATE-VISIT (CN)

(240807) -- GUANGZHOU, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Vietnamese missile frigate Tran Hung Dao heads to a naval port in the city of Zhanjiang in south China's Guangdong Province, Aug. 7, 2024. The frigate arrived here on Wednesday, marking the start of a five-day visit. During the visit, the Chinese and Vietnamese navies will organize ship tours, deck receptions, cultural exchanges, joint exercises, and other activities. (Photo by Wang Jian/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-VIETNAMESE FRIGATE-VISIT (CN)

(240807) -- GUANGZHOU, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Vietnamese missile frigate Tran Hung Dao heads to a naval port in the city of Zhanjiang in south China's Guangdong Province, Aug. 7, 2024. The frigate arrived here on Wednesday, marking the start of a five-day visit. During the visit, the Chinese and Vietnamese navies will organize ship tours, deck receptions, cultural exchanges, joint exercises, and other activities. (Photo by Wang Jian/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240718) -- BEIJING, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 17, 2024 shows vessels from the Chinese and Russian navies attending a fleet separation ceremony in waters near Zhanjiang City, south China's Guangdong Province. The China-Russia "Exercise Joint Sea-2024" concluded on Wednesday, with a fleet separation ceremony in waters near Zhanjiang City, south China's Guangdong Province. (Photo by Yang Jie/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-RUSSIA-JOINT MARITIME EXERCISE-CONCLUSION (CN)

(240717) -- GUANGZHOU, July 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 17, 2024 shows vessels from the Chinese and Russian navies attending a fleet separation ceremony in waters near Zhanjiang City, south China's Guangdong Province. The China-Russia "Exercise Joint Sea-2024" concluded on Wednesday, with a fleet separation ceremony in waters near Zhanjiang City, south China's Guangdong Province. TO GO WITH "China-Russia joint maritime exercise concludes" (Photo by Yang Jie/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-RUSSIA-JOINT MARITIME EXERCISE-CONCLUSION (CN)

(240717) -- GUANGZHOU, July 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 17, 2024 shows vessels from the Chinese and Russian navies attending a fleet separation ceremony in waters near Zhanjiang City, south China's Guangdong Province. The China-Russia "Exercise Joint Sea-2024" concluded on Wednesday, with a fleet separation ceremony in waters near Zhanjiang City, south China's Guangdong Province. TO GO WITH "China-Russia joint maritime exercise concludes" (Photo by Yang Jie/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-RUSSIA-JOINT MARITIME EXERCISE-CONCLUSION (CN)

(240717) -- GUANGZHOU, July 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 17, 2024 shows vessels from the Chinese and Russian navies attending a fleet separation ceremony in waters near Zhanjiang City, south China's Guangdong Province. The China-Russia "Exercise Joint Sea-2024" concluded on Wednesday, with a fleet separation ceremony in waters near Zhanjiang City, south China's Guangdong Province. TO GO WITH "China-Russia joint maritime exercise concludes" (Photo by Yang Jie/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240628) -- BEIJING, June 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese sailors wave good-bye to their Vietnamese counterparts after the 36th joint patrol of Chinese and Vietnamese navies in Beibu Gulf in the South China Sea, June 27, 2024. The Chinese and Vietnamese navies concluded their 36th joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf on Thursday. The two sides each sent two vessels for the two-day patrol. The Chinese navy dispatched the two vessels Tongling and Hanzhong. The patrol, a routine activity in line with an agreement signed by the two countries in 2005, aims to deepen the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries. (Photo by Li Zhengsong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-VIETNAM-NAVIES-JOINT PATROL-CONCLUSION (CN)

(240627) -- GUANGZHOU, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese sailors send light signals during the 36th joint patrol of Chinese and Vietnamese navies in Beibu Gulf in the South China Sea, June 26, 2024. The Chinese and Vietnamese navies concluded their 36th joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf on Thursday. The two sides each sent two vessels for the two-day patrol. The Chinese navy dispatched the two vessels Tongling and Hanzhong. The patrol, a routine activity in line with an agreement signed by the two countries in 2005, aims to deepen the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries. (Photo by Tong Jiajun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-VIETNAM-NAVIES-JOINT PATROL-CONCLUSION (CN)

(240627) -- GUANGZHOU, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese sailors wave good-bye to their Vietnamese counterparts after the 36th joint patrol of Chinese and Vietnamese navies in Beibu Gulf in the South China Sea, June 27, 2024. The Chinese and Vietnamese navies concluded their 36th joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf on Thursday. The two sides each sent two vessels for the two-day patrol. The Chinese navy dispatched the two vessels Tongling and Hanzhong. The patrol, a routine activity in line with an agreement signed by the two countries in 2005, aims to deepen the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries. (Photo by Zhou Luyao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-VIETNAM-NAVIES-JOINT PATROL-CONCLUSION (CN)

(240627) -- GUANGZHOU, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese sailors make a search plan during the 36th joint patrol of Chinese and Vietnamese navies in Beibu Gulf in the South China Sea, June 26, 2024. The Chinese and Vietnamese navies concluded their 36th joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf on Thursday. The two sides each sent two vessels for the two-day patrol. The Chinese navy dispatched the two vessels Tongling and Hanzhong. The patrol, a routine activity in line with an agreement signed by the two countries in 2005, aims to deepen the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries. (Photo by Tong Jiajun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-VIETNAM-NAVIES-JOINT PATROL-CONCLUSION (CN)

(240627) -- GUANGZHOU, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A Chinese vessel patrols during the 36th joint patrol of Chinese and Vietnamese navies in Beibu Gulf in the South China Sea, June 26, 2024. The Chinese and Vietnamese navies concluded their 36th joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf on Thursday. The two sides each sent two vessels for the two-day patrol. The Chinese navy dispatched the two vessels Tongling and Hanzhong. The patrol, a routine activity in line with an agreement signed by the two countries in 2005, aims to deepen the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries. (Photo by Tong Jiajun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-VIETNAM-NAVIES-JOINT PATROL-CONCLUSION (CN)

(240627) -- GUANGZHOU, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese vessels patrol during the 36th joint patrol of Chinese and Vietnamese navies in Beibu Gulf in the South China Sea, June 26, 2024. The Chinese and Vietnamese navies concluded their 36th joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf on Thursday. The two sides each sent two vessels for the two-day patrol. The Chinese navy dispatched the two vessels Tongling and Hanzhong. The patrol, a routine activity in line with an agreement signed by the two countries in 2005, aims to deepen the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries. (Photo by Li Zhengsong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-VIETNAM-NAVIES-JOINT PATROL-CONCLUSION (CN)

(240627) -- GUANGZHOU, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A Chinese sailor gives order during the 36th joint patrol of Chinese and Vietnamese navies in Beibu Gulf in the South China Sea, June 26, 2024. The Chinese and Vietnamese navies concluded their 36th joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf on Thursday. The two sides each sent two vessels for the two-day patrol. The Chinese navy dispatched the two vessels Tongling and Hanzhong. The patrol, a routine activity in line with an agreement signed by the two countries in 2005, aims to deepen the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries. (Photo by Tong Jiajun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-VIETNAM-NAVIES-JOINT PATROL-CONCLUSION (CN)

(240627) -- GUANGZHOU, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese sailors wave good-bye to their Vietnamese counterparts after the 36th joint patrol of Chinese and Vietnamese navies in Beibu Gulf in the South China Sea, June 27, 2024. The Chinese and Vietnamese navies concluded their 36th joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf on Thursday. The two sides each sent two vessels for the two-day patrol. The Chinese navy dispatched the two vessels Tongling and Hanzhong. The patrol, a routine activity in line with an agreement signed by the two countries in 2005, aims to deepen the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries. (Photo by Li Zhengsong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-VIETNAM-NAVIES-JOINT PATROL-CONCLUSION (CN)

(240627) -- GUANGZHOU, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese and Vietnamese navies conduct a search and rescue drill during the 36th joint patrol of Chinese and Vietnamese navies in Beibu Gulf in the South China Sea, June 26, 2024. The Chinese and Vietnamese navies concluded their 36th joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf on Thursday. The two sides each sent two vessels for the two-day patrol. The Chinese navy dispatched the two vessels Tongling and Hanzhong. The patrol, a routine activity in line with an agreement signed by the two countries in 2005, aims to deepen the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries. (Photo by Li Zhengsong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-VIETNAM-NAVIES-JOINT PATROL-CONCLUSION (CN)

(240627) -- GUANGZHOU, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese sailors wave good-bye to their Vietnamese counterparts after the 36th joint patrol of Chinese and Vietnamese navies in Beibu Gulf in the South China Sea, June 27, 2024. The Chinese and Vietnamese navies concluded their 36th joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf on Thursday. The two sides each sent two vessels for the two-day patrol. The Chinese navy dispatched the two vessels Tongling and Hanzhong. The patrol, a routine activity in line with an agreement signed by the two countries in 2005, aims to deepen the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries. (Photo by Li Zhengsong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-VIETNAM-NAVIES-JOINT PATROL-CONCLUSION (CN)

(240627) -- GUANGZHOU, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A Vietnamese vessel patrols during the 36th joint patrol of Chinese and Vietnamese navies in Beibu Gulf in the South China Sea, June 26, 2024. The Chinese and Vietnamese navies concluded their 36th joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf on Thursday. The two sides each sent two vessels for the two-day patrol. The Chinese navy dispatched the two vessels Tongling and Hanzhong. The patrol, a routine activity in line with an agreement signed by the two countries in 2005, aims to deepen the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries. (Photo by Zhou Luyao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-VIETNAM-NAVIES-JOINT PATROL-CONCLUSION (CN)

(240627) -- GUANGZHOU, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese vessels patrol during the 36th joint patrol of Chinese and Vietnamese navies in Beibu Gulf in the South China Sea, June 26, 2024. The Chinese and Vietnamese navies concluded their 36th joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf on Thursday. The two sides each sent two vessels for the two-day patrol. The Chinese navy dispatched the two vessels Tongling and Hanzhong. The patrol, a routine activity in line with an agreement signed by the two countries in 2005, aims to deepen the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries. (Photo by Li Zhengsong/Xinhua)

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CHINA-VIETNAM-NAVIES-JOINT PATROL-CONCLUSION (CN)

(240627) -- GUANGZHOU, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese vessel patrols during the 36th joint patrol of Chinese and Vietnamese navies in Beibu Gulf in the South China Sea, June 26, 2024. The Chinese and Vietnamese navies concluded their 36th joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf on Thursday. The two sides each sent two vessels for the two-day patrol. The Chinese navy dispatched the two vessels Tongling and Hanzhong. The patrol, a routine activity in line with an agreement signed by the two countries in 2005, aims to deepen the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries. (Photo by Tong Jiajun/Xinhua)

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CHINA-VIETNAM-NAVIES-JOINT PATROL-CONCLUSION (CN)

(240627) -- GUANGZHOU, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese sailors wave good-bye to their Vietnamese counterparts after the 36th joint patrol of Chinese and Vietnamese navies in Beibu Gulf in the South China Sea, June 27, 2024. The Chinese and Vietnamese navies concluded their 36th joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf on Thursday. The two sides each sent two vessels for the two-day patrol. The Chinese navy dispatched the two vessels Tongling and Hanzhong. The patrol, a routine activity in line with an agreement signed by the two countries in 2005, aims to deepen the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries. (Photo by Li Zhengsong/Xinhua)

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CHINA-VIETNAM-NAVIES-JOINT PATROL-CONCLUSION (CN)

(240627) -- GUANGZHOU, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Vietnamese vessel patrols during the 36th joint patrol of Chinese and Vietnamese navies in Beibu Gulf in the South China Sea, June 26, 2024. The Chinese and Vietnamese navies concluded their 36th joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf on Thursday. The two sides each sent two vessels for the two-day patrol. The Chinese navy dispatched the two vessels Tongling and Hanzhong. The patrol, a routine activity in line with an agreement signed by the two countries in 2005, aims to deepen the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries. (Photo by Zhou Luyao/Xinhua)

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CHINA-VIETNAM-NAVIES-JOINT PATROL-CONCLUSION (CN)

(240627) -- GUANGZHOU, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese sailors send light signals during the 36th joint patrol of Chinese and Vietnamese navies in Beibu Gulf in the South China Sea, June 26, 2024. The Chinese and Vietnamese navies concluded their 36th joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf on Thursday. The two sides each sent two vessels for the two-day patrol. The Chinese navy dispatched the two vessels Tongling and Hanzhong. The patrol, a routine activity in line with an agreement signed by the two countries in 2005, aims to deepen the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries. (Photo by Tong Jiajun/Xinhua)

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CHINA-VIETNAM-NAVIES-JOINT PATROL-CONCLUSION (CN)

(240627) -- GUANGZHOU, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese sailors wave good-bye to their Vietnamese counterparts after the 36th joint patrol of Chinese and Vietnamese navies in Beibu Gulf in the South China Sea, June 27, 2024. The Chinese and Vietnamese navies concluded their 36th joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf on Thursday. The two sides each sent two vessels for the two-day patrol. The Chinese navy dispatched the two vessels Tongling and Hanzhong. The patrol, a routine activity in line with an agreement signed by the two countries in 2005, aims to deepen the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries. (Photo by Li Zhengsong/Xinhua)

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CHINA-VIETNAM-NAVIES-JOINT PATROL-CONCLUSION (CN)

(240627) -- GUANGZHOU, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese sailors wave good-bye to their Vietnamese counterparts after the 36th joint patrol of Chinese and Vietnamese navies in Beibu Gulf in the South China Sea, June 27, 2024. The Chinese and Vietnamese navies concluded their 36th joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf on Thursday. The two sides each sent two vessels for the two-day patrol. The Chinese navy dispatched the two vessels Tongling and Hanzhong. The patrol, a routine activity in line with an agreement signed by the two countries in 2005, aims to deepen the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries. (Photo by Zhou Luyao/Xinhua)

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CHINA-VIETNAM-NAVIES-JOINT PATROL-CONCLUSION (CN)

(240627) -- GUANGZHOU, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese sailors make a search plan during the 36th joint patrol of Chinese and Vietnamese navies in Beibu Gulf in the South China Sea, June 26, 2024. The Chinese and Vietnamese navies concluded their 36th joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf on Thursday. The two sides each sent two vessels for the two-day patrol. The Chinese navy dispatched the two vessels Tongling and Hanzhong. The patrol, a routine activity in line with an agreement signed by the two countries in 2005, aims to deepen the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries. (Photo by Tong Jiajun/Xinhua)

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CHINA-VIETNAM-NAVIES-JOINT PATROL-CONCLUSION (CN)

(240627) -- GUANGZHOU, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese sailor gives order during the 36th joint patrol of Chinese and Vietnamese navies in Beibu Gulf in the South China Sea, June 26, 2024. The Chinese and Vietnamese navies concluded their 36th joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf on Thursday. The two sides each sent two vessels for the two-day patrol. The Chinese navy dispatched the two vessels Tongling and Hanzhong. The patrol, a routine activity in line with an agreement signed by the two countries in 2005, aims to deepen the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries. (Photo by Tong Jiajun/Xinhua)

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CHINA-VIETNAM-NAVIES-JOINT PATROL-CONCLUSION (CN)

(240627) -- GUANGZHOU, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and Vietnamese navies conduct a search and rescue drill during the 36th joint patrol of Chinese and Vietnamese navies in Beibu Gulf in the South China Sea, June 26, 2024. The Chinese and Vietnamese navies concluded their 36th joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf on Thursday. The two sides each sent two vessels for the two-day patrol. The Chinese navy dispatched the two vessels Tongling and Hanzhong. The patrol, a routine activity in line with an agreement signed by the two countries in 2005, aims to deepen the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries. (Photo by Li Zhengsong/Xinhua)

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EU launches naval mission in Red Sea, Gulf regions

STORY: EU launches naval mission in Red Sea, Gulf regions SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 19, 2024 and file DATELINE: Feb. 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:27 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Council of the European Union Europa building 2. various of navies of some EU countries (file) STORYLINE: The European Union (EU) said Monday it launched a naval mission in the Red Sea and the Gulf regions to safeguard its commercial and security interests. The mission, codenamed "ASPIDES," meaning shield in Greek, aims to "restore and safeguard freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and the Gulf," said the Council of the EU in a press release. The mission "will ensure an EU naval presence in the area" where Houthi attacks have targeted international commercial vessels since October 2023, said the Council. The mission's headquarters will be based in Larissa, Greece. "Within its defensive mandate, the operation will provide maritime situational awareness, accompany vessels, and protect them against

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CHINA-JIANGSU-NANJING-WESTERN PACIFIC NAVAL SYMPOSIUM (CN)

(240116) -- NANJING, Jan. 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Delegates attend the Western Pacific Naval Symposium (WPNS) in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, Jan. 16, 2024. The WPNS commenced here on Tuesday, with the attendance of delegates from the navies of the symposium's 30 member and observer countries. This is the second time the biennial symposium, with over 30 years of history, has been held in China. The symposium boasts 23 member countries including China, Australia, Russia and the United States, and seven observers such as India and Mexico. Delegates at the symposium will discuss the revision and renewal of relevant documents such as the WPNS Business Charter, the Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea and the Disaster Response Guide, as well as the symposium's future activities. (Photo by Xiao Yongli/Xinhua)

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Türkiye, Romania, Bulgaria sign deal to clear mines in Black Sea

STORY: Türkiye, Romania, Bulgaria sign deal to clear mines in Black Sea SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 11, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Türkiye, Romania, and Bulgaria signing deal 2. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): YASAR GULER, Turkish Defense Minister 3. various of Black Sea-related footage STORYLINE: Türkiye, Romania, and Bulgaria signed Thursday a memorandum of understanding on a joint plan to address the threat of floating mines in the Black Sea. The deal was signed by Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler, his Romanian counterpart Angel Tilvar, and Bulgarian Deputy Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov in Istanbul. At the signing ceremony, Guler said under the agreement, the three countries' navies will form a Mine Countermeasures Task Group to clear the explosives that threaten security and stability in the Black Sea. Guler highlighted the mine threat as a consequence of the Ukraine-Russia crisis that erupted in February 2022. H

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THAILAND-CHINA-JOINT NAVAL TRAINING

(230901) -- SATTAHIP, Sept. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants from Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy arrive at the joint naval training site in Thailand, Aug. 31, 2023. A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday said China and Thailand will hold "Blue Strike-2023" joint naval training in the Gulf of Thailand and Sattahip in early September. Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, noted the training will cover sniping tactics, jungle survival, maritime search and rescue, and cross-deck helicopter landing. The training aims to improve training levels and coordination abilities of participating troops, enhance practical cooperation between the two navies, and strengthen their capabilities of jointly addressing regional security threats, said Wu. (Photo by Gao Guojing/Xinhua)

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THAILAND-CHINA-JOINT NAVAL TRAINING

(230901) -- SATTAHIP, Sept. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants from Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy arrive at the joint naval training site in Thailand, Aug. 31, 2023. A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday said China and Thailand will hold "Blue Strike-2023" joint naval training in the Gulf of Thailand and Sattahip in early September. Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, noted the training will cover sniping tactics, jungle survival, maritime search and rescue, and cross-deck helicopter landing. The training aims to improve training levels and coordination abilities of participating troops, enhance practical cooperation between the two navies, and strengthen their capabilities of jointly addressing regional security threats, said Wu. (Photo by Gao Guojing/Xinhua)

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THAILAND-CHINA-JOINT NAVAL TRAINING

(230901) -- SATTAHIP, Sept. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants from Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy arrive at the joint naval training site in Thailand, Aug. 31, 2023. A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday said China and Thailand will hold "Blue Strike-2023" joint naval training in the Gulf of Thailand and Sattahip in early September. Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, noted the training will cover sniping tactics, jungle survival, maritime search and rescue, and cross-deck helicopter landing. The training aims to improve training levels and coordination abilities of participating troops, enhance practical cooperation between the two navies, and strengthen their capabilities of jointly addressing regional security threats, said Wu. (Photo by Gao Guojing/Xinhua)

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THAILAND-CHINA-JOINT NAVAL TRAINING

(230901) -- SATTAHIP, Sept. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants from Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy arrive at the joint naval training site in Thailand, Aug. 31, 2023. A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday said China and Thailand will hold "Blue Strike-2023" joint naval training in the Gulf of Thailand and Sattahip in early September. Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, noted the training will cover sniping tactics, jungle survival, maritime search and rescue, and cross-deck helicopter landing. The training aims to improve training levels and coordination abilities of participating troops, enhance practical cooperation between the two navies, and strengthen their capabilities of jointly addressing regional security threats, said Wu. (Photo by Sun Xingwei/Xinhua)

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THAILAND-CHINA-JOINT NAVAL TRAINING

(230901) -- SATTAHIP, Sept. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants from Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy arrive at the joint naval training site in Thailand, Aug. 31, 2023. A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday said China and Thailand will hold "Blue Strike-2023" joint naval training in the Gulf of Thailand and Sattahip in early September. Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, noted the training will cover sniping tactics, jungle survival, maritime search and rescue, and cross-deck helicopter landing. The training aims to improve training levels and coordination abilities of participating troops, enhance practical cooperation between the two navies, and strengthen their capabilities of jointly addressing regional security threats, said Wu. (Photo by Li Hao/Xinhua)

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THAILAND-CHINA-JOINT NAVAL TRAINING

(230901) -- SATTAHIP, Sept. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants from Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy arrive at the joint naval training site in Thailand, Aug. 31, 2023. A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday said China and Thailand will hold "Blue Strike-2023" joint naval training in the Gulf of Thailand and Sattahip in early September. Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, noted the training will cover sniping tactics, jungle survival, maritime search and rescue, and cross-deck helicopter landing. The training aims to improve training levels and coordination abilities of participating troops, enhance practical cooperation between the two navies, and strengthen their capabilities of jointly addressing regional security threats, said Wu. (Photo by Li Hao/Xinhua)

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THAILAND-CHINA-JOINT NAVAL TRAINING

(230901) -- SATTAHIP, Sept. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants from Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy arrive at the joint naval training site in Thailand, Aug. 31, 2023. A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday said China and Thailand will hold "Blue Strike-2023" joint naval training in the Gulf of Thailand and Sattahip in early September. Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, noted the training will cover sniping tactics, jungle survival, maritime search and rescue, and cross-deck helicopter landing. The training aims to improve training levels and coordination abilities of participating troops, enhance practical cooperation between the two navies, and strengthen their capabilities of jointly addressing regional security threats, said Wu. (Photo by Sun Xingwei/Xinhua)

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THAILAND-CHINA-JOINT NAVAL TRAINING

(230901) -- SATTAHIP, Sept. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants from Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy arrive at the joint naval training site in Thailand, Aug. 31, 2023. A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday said China and Thailand will hold "Blue Strike-2023" joint naval training in the Gulf of Thailand and Sattahip in early September. Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, noted the training will cover sniping tactics, jungle survival, maritime search and rescue, and cross-deck helicopter landing. The training aims to improve training levels and coordination abilities of participating troops, enhance practical cooperation between the two navies, and strengthen their capabilities of jointly addressing regional security threats, said Wu. (Photo by Li Hao/Xinhua)

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CHINA-RUSSIA-JOINT NAVAL EXERCISE-CONCLUSION (CN)

(221227) -- ABOARD DESTROYER JINAN, Dec. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese naval destroyer Baotou takes part in a joint naval exercise, Joint Sea 2022, in the East China Sea on Dec. 26, 2022. Chinese and Russian navies concluded the seven-day joint naval exercise Tuesday in the East China Sea. TO GO WITH "China, Russia conclude joint naval exercise" (Photo by Jiang Xia/Xinhua)

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CHINA-RUSSIA-JOINT NAVAL EXERCISE-CONCLUSION (CN)

(221227) -- ABOARD DESTROYER JINAN, Dec. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Warships from Chinese and Russian navies are pictured after a joint naval exercise, Joint Sea 2022, in the East China Sea on Dec. 27, 2022. Chinese and Russian navies concluded the seven-day joint naval exercise Tuesday in the East China Sea. TO GO WITH "China, Russia conclude joint naval exercise" (Photo by Xu Wei/Xinhua)

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CHINA-RUSSIA-JOINT NAVAL EXERCISE-CONCLUSION (CN)

(221227) -- ABOARD DESTROYER JINAN, Dec. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Warships from Chinese and Russian navies are pictured after a joint naval exercise, Joint Sea 2022, in the East China Sea on Dec. 27, 2022. Chinese and Russian navies concluded the seven-day joint naval exercise Tuesday in the East China Sea. TO GO WITH "China, Russia conclude joint naval exercise" (Photo by Sun Fei/Xinhua)

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CHINA-RUSSIA-JOINT NAVAL EXERCISE-CONCLUSION (CN)

(221227) -- ABOARD DESTROYER JINAN, Dec. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Warships from Chinese and Russian navies are pictured after a joint naval exercise, Joint Sea 2022, in the East China Sea on Dec. 27, 2022. Chinese and Russian navies concluded the seven-day joint naval exercise Tuesday in the East China Sea. TO GO WITH "China, Russia conclude joint naval exercise" (Photo by Sun Fei/Xinhua)

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CHINA-RUSSIA-JOINT NAVAL EXERCISE-CONCLUSION (CN)

(221227) -- ABOARD DESTROYER JINAN, Dec. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Destroyer Jinan from Chinese navy (front) and cruiser Varyag from Russian navy sail in formation after a joint naval exercise, Joint Sea 2022, in the East China Sea on Dec. 27, 2022. Chinese and Russian navies concluded the seven-day joint naval exercise Tuesday in the East China Sea. TO GO WITH "China, Russia conclude joint naval exercise" (Photo by Sun Fei/Xinhua)

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(221227) -- ABOARD DESTROYER JINAN, Dec. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese naval frigate Binzhou takes part in a joint naval exercise, Joint Sea 2022, in the East China Sea on Dec. 26, 2022. Chinese and Russian navies concluded the seven-day joint naval exercise Tuesday in the East China Sea. TO GO WITH "China, Russia conclude joint naval exercise" (Photo by Xu Wei/Xinhua)

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CHINA-RUSSIA-JOINT NAVAL EXERCISE-CONCLUSION (CN)

(221227) -- ABOARD DESTROYER JINAN, Dec. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Warships from Chinese navy sail in formation after a joint naval exercise, Joint Sea 2022, in the East China Sea on Dec. 27, 2022. Chinese and Russian navies concluded the seven-day joint naval exercise Tuesday in the East China Sea. TO GO WITH "China, Russia conclude joint naval exercise" (Photo by Sun Fei/Xinhua)

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(221227) -- ABOARD DESTROYER JINAN, Dec. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Warships from Chinese and Russian navies are pictured after a joint naval exercise, Joint Sea 2022, in the East China Sea on Dec. 27, 2022. Chinese and Russian navies concluded the seven-day joint naval exercise Tuesday in the East China Sea. TO GO WITH "China, Russia conclude joint naval exercise" (Xinhua/Li Yun)

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(221227) -- ABOARD DESTROYER JINAN, Dec. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Helicopters from Chinese and Russian navies fly near Russian cruiser Varyag after a joint naval exercise, Joint Sea 2022, in the East China Sea on Dec. 27, 2022. Chinese and Russian navies concluded the seven-day joint naval exercise Tuesday in the East China Sea. TO GO WITH "China, Russia conclude joint naval exercise" (Xinhua/Li Yun)

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CHINA-RUSSIA-JOINT NAVAL EXERCISE-CONCLUSION (CN)

(221227) -- ABOARD DESTROYER JINAN, Dec. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Warships from Chinese and Russian navies are pictured after a joint naval exercise, Joint Sea 2022, in the East China Sea on Dec. 27, 2022. Chinese and Russian navies concluded the seven-day joint naval exercise Tuesday in the East China Sea. TO GO WITH "China, Russia conclude joint naval exercise" (Xinhua/Li Yun)