Newsweek published on 5 November 2025 an article titled "China's Navy Stages Show of Force Near Red Sea" by Ryan Chan.
The PLA Navy (PLAN) has been sending anti-piracy task forces to the Gulf of Aden since 2008. The PLAN recently staged an unusual handover by bringing together at the same time the 3 ships of the 47th Escort Task Group and the 3 ships of the replacement 48th Escort Task Group. Each Escort Task Group consisted of a destroyer, a frigate, and a supply ship.
