PLA Navy commander boards vessel while abroad for the first time

(Photo source: 81.cn)

PLA Navy commander Wu Shengli came to the Simon's Town naval base in South Africa on May 16 to pay a visit to the 22nd Chinese naval escort task force, consisting of supply ship Taihu, guided missile destroyer Qingdao and frigate Daqing.

This is the first ever time that a PLA Navy commander has boarded a naval vessel while overseas. On board frigate Daqing, Wu inspected the guard of honor; on the decks of all three vessels, he chatted with officers and soldiers.

The 22nd Chinese naval escort task force arrived in South Africa on Monday for a friendly four-day visit. During the visit, the task force will conduct joint exercises with the South African Navy. 

(Photo source: 81.cn)

(Photo source: 81.cn)

(Photo source: 81.cn)