June 3, 2024

A Chinese warship has recently wrapped up a multilateral joint exercise in Nigeria, a move analysts said on Monday saw the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy sail to far seas in the Atlantic, boosting military ties with other countries and contributing to peace and stability in the region and the world.

The PLANS (PLA Navy Ship) Xuchang, a Type 054A frigate in the PLA Navy's 46th escort task force, joined the six-day exercise from May 27 to Saturday as a part of the Nigerian Navy's 68th anniversary celebrations, the PLA Navy said in a press release on Sunday.

The Chinese warship took part in an opening ceremony, an international maritime conference themed "Promoting the Blue Economy in Africa through International Cooperation on Maritime Security," and the Regional Maritime Exercise, the PLA Navy said.

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