The task group is commanded by Senior Captains Li Chaofeng and Li Yuanfang.

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The welcoming ceremony for ships of the People's Liberation Army Navy at Tien Sa Port
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Delegates pose for a joint photo at the welcoming ceremony.

The welcoming ceremony was attended by representatives of Vietnam’s Naval Region 3 Command and other Vietnamese agencies. On the Chinese side, representatives from the Chinese Consulate General in Da Nang City, the Chinese Defense Attaché to Vietnam, and officials from the Chinese Embassy in Hanoi were present.

During the visit, the commanding officers of the Chinese naval ships will pay courtesy calls on leaders of Vietnam’s Naval Region 3 Command. Both sides will engage in various activities, including discussions, cultural exchanges, and sports competitions involving the crew of the Chinese naval ships and personnel of the Naval Region 3 Command. The delegation will also participate in local cultural tours.

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Destroyer Changsha (173) docking at Tien Sa Port
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Crew-members of destroyer Changsha (173) at Tien Sa Port

This visit aims to enhance cooperation, mutual understanding, and trust between the two navies, contributing to strengthening Vietnam-China bilateral defense cooperation in the time to come.

Translated by Trung Thanh