The guided-missile destroyer Tangshan (Hull 122), part of the 48th escort fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, arrived at Port Victoria in Seychelles on Friday, starting a five-day friendly visit to the East African country.
After the vessel docked, visitors boarded the ship in groups to learn about its capabilities and its escort mission in the Gulf of Aden.
During the visit, the fleet will conduct professional exchanges, deck receptions, and other activities.
Selected sub-units will also participate in a parade celebrating the 50th anniversary of Seychelles' Independence, further strengthening strategic mutual trust and traditional friendship between China and Seychelles.
This visit will also contribute to building an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era, according to China's Ministry of National Defense.
Chinese naval destroyer Tangshan arrives in Seychelles for goodwill visit
Chinese mathematicians have made remarkable strides in recent years, earning growing recognition on the international stage, said Fields Medalist Martin Hairer.
As a foreign member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hairer has long been in collaboration with the academic community in China, during which he has witnessed the country's scientific and technological advancement over the years.
In July, Chinese mathematicians Deng Yu and Wang Hong were awarded the Fields Medals at the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians, marking the first time for Chinese mathematicians to win the prestigious honor.
"It's kind of Nobel Prize in mathematics. And so it's always kind of exciting for the community to see, to learn about the works of the laureates. But I think it really shows somehow that, you know, they are extremely strong Chinese mathematicians and they've gotten really the top recognition this year," Hairer said in a recent exclusive interview with the China Media Group (CMG).
Chinese mathematicians earn global recognition: Fields medalist
Chinese mathematicians earn global recognition: Fields medalist
