The amphibious dock landing ship “Changbaishan” of the 18th escort taskforce of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), that just completed its 778th escort mission, docked at the Port of Djibouti on November 3, 2014, for a five-day-long in-port rest and replenishment. The “Changbaishan” was welcomed at the Port of Djibouti on November 3, by China's Ambassador to Djibouti, Fu Huaqiang.

(Comment: Djibouti is one of the ports identified by a PLAN Admiral as a potential base for the PLAN.)