The 47th Chinese naval escort task force recently conducted multi-subject training exercises in the Gulf of Aden, including underway replenishment, shipborne helicopter drills, and special forces live-fire training.
The escort task force consists of the guided-missile destroyer Baotou (Hull 133), guided-missile frigate Honghe (Hull 523), and comprehensive supply ship Gaoyouhu (Hull 904), carrying two ship-borne helicopters and over 700 mission members including dozens of special operations soldiers.
During replenishment operations, the Baotou successfully received over 100 tons of supplies from the Gaoyouhu while maintaining precise navigation alignment.
The task force subsequently completed the shipborne helicopter flight drills and small arms live-fire drills for marine special forces personnel.
The exercises enhanced the formation's rapid support capacity and combat readiness in complex maritime environments. The mission further strengthened officers and soldiers' operational capabilities in the open sea.
47th Chinese naval escort taskforce conducts training in Gulf of Aden
The Heritage Guardian, a China Media Group (CMG) documentary featuring President Xi Jinping's deep concern for the inheritance and development of culture, began airing along with other two documentaries made by the group on mainstream media outlets in Laos on Monday.
Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and president of Laos, sent a congratulatory letter on the documentaries' airing .
The documentaries reflect the importance that Xi places on cultural heritage protection, as well as Xi's far-sighted vision in governance and profound patriotism, said Thongloun in the letter, noting that the documentaries provide examples for Laos to carry forward its unique national culture while pursuing economic and social development.
CMG and the publicity department of the LPRP Central Committee held a broadcast launch event in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, on Tuesday.
This year marks the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Laos, and is the China-Laos Friendship Year.
Chinese documentary "The Heritage Guardian" airs in Laos
