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China begins anti-piracy mission

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Three Chinese naval ships have set sail for waters off Somalia to protect Chinese vessels from pirate attacks.

Two destroyers and a supply ship left the port of Sanya on Hainan island to join warships from other nations already patrolling the area.

It is the Chinese navy's first operation beyond the Pacific. Chris Hogg reports.

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