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China's Navy Celebrates 60th Anniversary with naval Parade
QINGDAO -- China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) kicked off a grand maritime ceremony to mark the 60th anniversary of its navy at 6 p.m. Monday off the coast of the eastern city of Qingdao, Shandong province. PLA Navy Commander Admiral Wu Shengli announced the start of the four-day festivities, which would include seminars, a sampan race and a fleet parade. A total of 21 naval vessels from 14 other countries USS Fitzgerald included and delegations from 29 foreign countries will join the parade. Posted by: Kofi Claitle6576 2009-04-24 |
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