Jun 26, 2026

On June 26 local time, the guided-missile destroyer Tangshan (Hull 122), part of the 48th Chinese PLA naval escort taskforce, arrived at Port Victoria in Seychelles for a five-day friendly visit, China's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said on Saturday.

After the vessel berthed, under the guidance of the tour guide, visitors were welcome to board the ship in groups to learn about its capabilities and the 48th taskforce’s escort mission in the Gulf of Aden. 

Following the visit, some locals remarked, "On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Seychelles, the arrival of a Chinese military vessel demonstrates the deep friendship between our two countries. We warmly welcome the Chinese Navy," according to a social media post from the MND. 

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