# Naval Diplomacy
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Beijing’s White-Ship Diplomacy: The ‘Silk Road Ark’ and China’s Global Maritime Ambitions
The Chinese Navy’s hospital ship Silk Road Ark has completed a 234-day mission across the Pacific and Atlantic, providing medical aid to over 26,000 people. This mission, which included a historic transit of the Strait of Magellan, highlights Beijing's use of medical diplomacy to expand its maritime influence and presence in the Global South.
The City and the Sword: CNS Yancheng’s Symbolic Return and China’s Domestic Naval Branding
The CNS Yancheng, a veteran Type 054A frigate, has completed its first ceremonial visit to its namesake city since being commissioned in 2012. The event serves as a high-profile example of China's 'Double Support' policy, utilizing naval prestige to strengthen military-civilian ties and promote patriotic education through public open days.