China
Chinese navy to mark 60th anniversary
Source: Xinhuanet | 04-19-2009 16:49
Special Report: Chinese navy 60th anniversaryBEIJING, April 19 -- China's navy is set to hold a huge maritime ceremony to mark its 60th anniversary in April, and has invited ships and top officials from dozens of countries to attend, media reported Saturday.
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Chinese naval soldiers welcome the arrival of a Pakistani destroyer at the Qingdao port in east China's Shandong province, April 18, 2009. (Xinhua Photo) |
The four-day celebration -- set to begin Monday in and off the coast of the eastern city of Qingdao -- will involve 21 naval vessels from 14 countries, Xinhua news agency said.