The fact
This vessel will enhance logistics for distant operations, particularly in the South China Sea.
It is part of China's accelerated modernization of its fleet, already the world's largest.
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Why it matters
Ce ravitailleur symbolise l'expansion des capacités logistiques de la Chine, essentielle pour projeter sa puissance navale au-delà de ses eaux territoriales.