Chinese Navy to mark 60th anniversary of its founding

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Source: CCTV.com | 04-20-2009 09:19

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The Chinese Navy is set to hold a 4-day celebration to mark the 60th anniversary of its founding. The National Defense Ministry says 14 countries will send their delegations and 21 naval vessels to join the event which starts Monday.

The Chinese Navy is set to hold a 4-day celebration to mark the 60th anniversary of its founding.

Ships from Mexico, Pakistan, Brazil, Bangladesh and France are now near the coast of Shandong province's Qingdao city. Senior military naval officials, including the US Chief of Naval Operations and the Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief, are set to arrive in Qingdao soon.

The theme of the celebration is Peaceful Ocean, which calls for closer oceanic safety cooperation between countries.

Seminars, a fleet parade and a sampan race are also scheduled aiming to increase understanding between countries and promote regional and world peace.