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Chinese medical vessel docks in Venezuela
The humanitarian tour will provide medical help to the crisis-ridden country, but Venezuelan officials said it was also part of a “strategic defense operation.” Medication prices have soared as the currency tanks.
- DW
The Chinese army medical vessel “Peace Ark” arrived in Venezuela’s La Guaira port on Saturday, as the country faces a deep economic crisis that has devastated its public health services.
It is the latest stop for the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s ship in its 11-nation “Mission Harmony” tour. The visit is taking place on the heels the US announcing that it would also be sending a…