"This is a rare visit by Chinese warships to the Philippines" Port | Philippines | China
According to the Associated Press on June 14th, a Chinese naval training ship carrying hundreds of naval trainees docked at a port in the Philippines on June 14th. This is the last stop of the ship's friendly visits to four countries, and Beijing hopes to strengthen relations with countries in the region.
The students in white uniforms stood at attention on the deck of the ship Qi Jiguang, receiving a welcome from the Philippine Navy officers and soldiers on the shore. At the same time, the artists performed a traditional lion dance performance, with the audience waving the flags of China and the Philippines.
On June 14th, at Manila Port in the Philippines, people welcomed the arrival of the Qi Jiguang ship on the shore.
The report states that this is a rare visit by Chinese naval vessels to the Philippines. The new Philippine government led by Marcos has been strengthening its relationship with the United States, including holding more joint military exercises and allowing the US military to use more of the country's military facilities in February of this year. At the same time, China has become increasingly confident in advancing its extensive sovereignty claims over the South China Sea.
The report also stated that Qi Jiguang's visit took place one week after a joint exercise by the United States, Japan, and Philippine Coast Guard in the region.
The report goes on to say that the US government led by Biden has been committed to strengthening alliances in the Indian Ocean Pacific region to counter China's widespread maritime sovereignty claims.
The Qi Jiguang ship is the largest training ship of the People's Liberation Army Navy of China, and it is planned to stay in the Philippines for 3 days. This visit is the final stage of nearly 40 days of navigation for 476 naval trainees and officers.
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According to reports, the ship visited Vietnam, Thailand, and Brunei before docking at the port of Manila. According to official Chinese media reports, this visit is an opportunity for students to visit foreign military vessels, colleges, and training facilities, and to help deepen friendship with the visiting people.
Filipino Chinese businessman Cai Yongning, who welcomed the arrival of the ship Qi Jiguang at the dock, was allowed to board and visit the ship. He was deeply impressed by the advanced and high-end equipment on board. He said, "The warships are built very well, better than other countries. This visit was very successful and will undoubtedly promote friendship between China and the Philippines."
According to a report on the website of the Straits Times in Singapore on June 14th, China's largest naval training ship, the Qi Jiguang, arrived at the port of Manila, the capital of the Philippines, on Wednesday, marking the final stop of its "friendly" journey to Southeast Asia. At present, the tension caused by the territorial dispute in the South China Sea is intensifying.
According to the report, the 163 meter long Qi Jiguang ship docked in Manila for a three-day visit, and the dock was filled with a festive atmosphere.
The attendees included Huang Xilian, the Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines, as well as Brigadier General Carlo Lagasca, the commander of the Philippine Navy's Coastal Operations Force.
Some Filipino soldiers have also been deployed to the port, which is a standard etiquette for welcoming foreign guests.