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Thursday, June 14, 2012

In South China Sea, a surprise Chinese escort for Indian ships

INS Shivalik (F47)When four Indian naval ships left the Philippines earlier this month headed for South Korea, they received an unexpected message.

“Welcome to the South China Sea, Foxtrot-47,” buzzed a People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) frigate to the INS Shivalik (F47).

For the next 12 hours, the Chinese warship would provide an unscheduled escort to the four Indian vessels.

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