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China's aircraft carrier CNS Shandong has been docked in a new dry dock at Yulin Naval Base for repairs, marking the facility's inaugural use for such maintenance. This development underscores the expansion of the People's Liberation Army Navy, which now operates over 370 vessels, including three aircraft carriers, and reflects a strategic shift to enhance logistics and reduce dependency on Dalian for carrier upkeep. The docking coincides with the departure of the USS Abraham Lincoln from the Western Pacific, highlighting ongoing military dynamics in the region.