As the threat of piracy continues. And as Somali pirates continue with their awkward trade to kidnap foreign ships, a Chinese Admiral has revealed China’s proposal to establish a naval base in the region in its commitment to thwart piracy and finally end this tragedy in the gulf of Eden.

The lazy pirates who have no intentions to pursue an education or
employment see piracy as an easy way to make money. About 75% of piracy
in the region is being masterminded by terror groups to finance their
illegal activities.

Rear Admiral Yin Zhou’s, a senior Chinese naval officer has suggested
that China will establish a permanent base in the Gulf of Aden to aid
its anti-piracy operations. The proposal was posted on China’s Defence
ministry website. The Admiral went on to say that supplying and
maintaining the fleet off Somalia was challenging without such a base,
and said other nations were unlikely to object. The Chinese navy
currently has no overseas bases, but media outlets and forums in China
are calling for this to change. On Monday, a Chinese cargo ship and its
crew of 25 were rescued from Somali pirates on Monday, and a $4m ransom
was paid to their kidnappers.

The Admiral said that he believes that a relatively stable, relatively
solid base for resupply and repair would be appropriate. The navy has
already been patrolling the Gulf of Aden for more than a year,
protecting cargo vessels that are increasingly threatened by pirates
based in Somalia. According to the Admiral, such a base would provide a
steady source of fresh food, along with facilities for communications,
ship repair and recreation. China has been working closely with the
European Union, NATO and US anti-piracy coalitions, sharing information
and now offering protection to ships from other countries.

Source: NewstimeAfrica

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