A Russian Navy fleet concluded its five-day goodwill visit to Zhanjiang, south China's Guangdong Province, on Sunday, following a series of exchange activities with the People's Liberation Army Navy.
During the visit, Russian soldiers and officers toured the Chenzhou (Hull 552), a home-grown guided-missile frigate with strong early warning and detection capabilities as well as comprehensive combat capabilities in multiple aspects, including shore bombardment, anti-ship, anti-aircraft and anti-submarine warfare.
The visitors were introduced to its structure and weapon systems, as well as emergency medical response procedures and firefighting equipment.
"The visiting route we arranged went from the flight deck to the foredeck. They showed strong interest in our emergency acoustic tubes on the bridge, a backup communication system, and tried it in turns themselves," said Liu Cheng, a crew member of the Chenzhou.
Chinese officers and soldiers also boarded the Russian frigate Sovershennyy (Hull 333), gaining insights into its design and firepower capabilities. The vessel, which has taken part in multiple joint patrols, previously visited Shanghai in 2023.
Crew members from both sides had communications on topics including shipborne helicopters, weapon systems, and routine training and management.
"Upon stepping abroad via the gangway, we immediately saw the shipborne helicopter of Russian Navy. We then walked along the deck passage to the bridge and had communications. Seeing their weapons and equipment on the foredeck really broadened our horizons," said Wang Tianci, another crew member of the Chenzhou.
In addition to technical exchanges, the two sides also hosted deck receptions and cultural activities.
Russian Navy fleet concludes five-day visit to south China's port city
