| Deploying nation |  China |
|---|---|
| Host nation or area |  Myanmar |
| Region | Southeast Asia |
| Military branch | 🚢 Naval forces |
| Record type | Deployment |
| Operation or mission | |
| Unit or formation | Not publicly confirmed |
| Personnel | Not disclosed |
| Equipment | Not stated |
| Status | Confirmed active |
| Start or report date | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Withdrawal or end date | — |
| Last verified | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Confidence | Low: claimed or single unverified report |
Background
48th naval escort task force: destroyer Tangshan, frigate Daqing, supply ship Taihu. Where: Yangon, Myanmar (port visit on the way home). Status: Completed escort mission, then visited Bangladesh and Myanmar [!Unverified claim, CGTN (Chinese state media)]
Deployment timeline
- Record added from The Boston Report Military Deployments Tracker. Source report dated 2026-09-24.
Sources
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