![A warship of China takes part in the “Aman†or peace exercise in the Arabian Sea, off Karachi, Pakistan, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. Warships over 40 countries including the United States, Russia, Britain and China are participating a five-day multinational exercise hosted by Pakistan Navy in the Arabian Sea as part of Islamabad's years-long effort to bring security to the area, Pakistan navy said. (AP Photo/Mohammad Farooq)](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/BVNCQEVHW7LQVRPAFP6ULBMNEE.jpg?smart=true&auth=2606f4f85b29581b569ef528cb43a26a992abe8120f19303f10f1c178dfaef07&width=400&height=225)
A Chinese warship taking part in exercises in the Arabian Sea near Pakistan. AP
A Chinese warship taking part in exercises in the Arabian Sea near Pakistan. AP
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