China´s three fleets prepare for parade

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Source: CCTV.com | 04-23-2009 08:56

All three of China's fleets have sent vessels to take part in Thursday's international fleet review. The parade will mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army Navy.

All three of China's fleets have sent vessels  to take part in Thursday's international fleet  review. The parade will mark the 60th anniversary  of the founding of the People's Liberation Army  Navy.

All the aircraft and submarines, as well as the majority of destroyers and frigates taking part, come from the Qingdao-based PLA Navy North China Sea Fleet. Several nuclear powered subs will make their first public appearance. The PLA Navy's East China Sea and South China Sea Fleets will also send ships to the parade, including missile destroyer Guangzhou and destroyer Harbin.

Thursday's activities will include a parade of Chinese warships, a flypast by PLA Navy aircraft, and a fleet review attended by 21 foreign vessels from 14 countries.

Editor:Liu Anqi