China, Australia to hold joint naval exercises
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2004-10-11 12:53

An Australian naval vessel arrived in Qingdao, a port city in east China's Shandong province, Sunday morning for a joint naval search-and-rescue exercise with the North China Sea Fleet of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy to be held on October 14.

Australian frigate Anazc arrives in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Sunday for a joint naval search-and-rescue exercise with the North China Sea Fleet. [newsphoto] Australian frigate Anazc arrives in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Sunday for a joint naval exercise with the North China Sea Fleet. [newsphoto] A Chinese genearl welcomes Rowan Moffitt, chief of staff of Australian maritime headquarters. [newsphoto]

Sailors on the Australian frigate Anazc pose for photos. [newsphoto]

Chinese guided missile destroyer Harbin and the Australian frigate Anazc, led by Rowan Moffitt, chief of staff of Australian maritime headquarters, will be present in the drill.

It is the first time for the two navies to conduct cooperation in the nontraditional security area.

The Australian vessel, with a crew of 191 aboard, will stay in the port city for five days and hold a series of friendly, culture and sports activities.

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