- Sputnik International
Asia
Find top stories and features from Asia and the Pacific region. Keep updated on major political stories and analyses from Asia and the Pacific. All you want to know about China, Japan, North and South Korea, India and Pakistan, Southeast Asia and Oceania.

China Presents Its Top-Notch Nuclear Sub, Destroyer in Navy Day Parade

© REUTERS / REUTERS / Jason LeeChinese Navy's nuclear-powered submarine Long March 11 takes part in a naval parade off the eastern port city of Qingdao, to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy
Chinese Navy's nuclear-powered submarine Long March 11 takes part in a naval parade off the eastern port city of Qingdao, to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy - Sputnik International
Subscribe
The first Type 055 guided missile destroyer, Nanchang, was also presented to the public at the parade for the first time by Chinese military.

During a major international naval parade held on the 70th anniversary of the People’s Liberation Army Navy founding, Beijing showcased a nuclear-powered submarine for the first time.

The parade was held the western port city of Qingdao, featuring 32 naval vessels led by China’s latest and largest Type 094 (Jin class) nuclear-powered ballistic missile sub.

Four Chinese Navy submarines (L) and warships attend an international fleet review to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army Navy on April 23, 2009 off Qingdao in Shandong Province - Sputnik International
Absence at PLA Parade Will Prevent US From Learning About Chinese Navy - Experts
The Chinese Navy also displayed another new weapon at its disposal – China’s first Type 055 destroyer, Nanchang.

Beijing is holding a series of events from April 22 till April 25 to commemorate its navy’s anniversary, with about 20 foreign naval vessels taking part in the parade as well.

Newsfeed
0
To participate in the discussion
log in or register
loader
Chats
Заголовок открываемого материала