Military Africa published on 18 August 2024 an article titled "46th Chinese Naval Escort Task Force Visits Egypt" by Darek Liam.
A PLA Navy guided-missile destroyer and supply ship began a 5-day visit at Alexandria Port in Egypt on 15 August. The two ships were previously part of China's anti-piracy mission in the Gulf of Aden. This ship visit is one of several PLAN port calls in Africa following a hiatus during COVID-19.
