Chinese Navy ship visits Da Nang

The Chinese Navy\'s frigate Xiangfan arrived in the central city of Da Nang on December 3, to begin a friendly visit to the city.

The visit is aimed at enhancing friendship between Vietnam and China in particular and the two countries’ armies in general

During its stay in Da Nang city, the frigate’s officers and men will pay courtesy visits to the leaders of the municipal People’s Committee, the High Command of Naval Zone C and the High Command of Military Zone 5.

They will play volleyball against a team from the High Command of Naval Zone B and visit several beauty spots sites around the city.

Earlier, on December 1-2, both Chinese and Vietnamese naval forces carried out their 10 th joint naval patrol of the Tonkin Gulf , which is held annually.

Both navies plan to conduct joint search and rescue drills on December 7.