China's Participation in Anti-Piracy Operations off the Horn of Africa: Drivers and Implications

Abstract

In December 2008, the navy of the People's Republic of China (People's Liberation Army Navy, or PLAN) deployed a task force, made up of two guided missile destroyers and a supply ship, to participate in international antipiracy operations off the coast of Somalia, in the Gulf of Aden/Horn of Africa (HoA) region. This deployment marked the first time in modern history that China's navy has engaged in an operational mission outside of its claimed territorial waters. The PLAN's participation in international anti-piracy operations has been viewed by many in the United States and elsewhere as an indication of China's apparent willingness to take on a larger military role on the global stage.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA503697

Entities

People

  • Alison A. Kaufman

Organizations

  • CNA ANALYSIS AND SOLUTIONS ALEXANDRIA VA

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Deployment
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • International Law
  • Law
  • Local Governments
  • Military Aircraft
  • Military Forces (Foreign)
  • Military Operations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Vessels
  • Navies (Foreign)
  • Security
  • Task Forces
  • United States

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  • Asian Economic Studies
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Naval Engineering and Maritime Security