China Taking On Somali Pirates With Helicopters, Warships, Special Forces

摘要

For the first time in nearly 60 years, China has dispatched an overseas naval force. The mission of two helicopters, three warships and special forces is to protect China's commercial fleet from pirates off the Somalian coast.rnChina's decision came after the merchant ship Zhenhua 4rnrepelled a pirate attack using gasoline-filled bottles and water cannon on Dec. 17, 2008.