Chinese Polish Navy She sent ships to the far sea. voyage training

On 15 June, a team of Navy ships of the People's Liberation Army (PLAN) designated Task Group 83 came out of Qingdao. It was composed of a school ship Qi Jiguang and landing vessel-dock Kunlun Shan. According to the Chinese Defence Ministry, the task of the team is far sea voyage training and a visit to goodwill.

"Peace Mission" in Chinese Navy

Two propaganda slogans were placed on the side of the ship. The first says: "跨国交流树形象 和平使命传友谊" means "International cooperation builds trust, and the mission of peace strengthens friendship". The second "乘风破浪驰骋大洋 开拓进取创造辉煌" can be translated as "Over the oceans to new challenges and successes". The slogans well show how Beijing builds a message around voyagetraining Qi Jiguang: they are to combine training of future officers with visits of good will and presenting your flag.

As in previous years, leaving Qi Jiguang is primarily of a training nature. On board the ship, the naval practice is carried out by the Chinese Navy, who during the cruise improve the knowledge of navigation, watchkeeping and operation of the ship at sea.

In addition to maritime practices, the programme includes visits to ports designated by the Chinese side. It's a fixed element. voyagetraining, combining crew training with maritime diplomacy.

School ship and landing ship-dock

Qi Jiguang It's the biggest Chinese school ship, referred to in Chinese materials as a "floating university". More than 400 instructors and subjects and naval students from partner countries participate in the cruise.

The second unit is Kunlun ShanType 071 landing ship. This is important, because the presence of such a ship alongside the school unit shows that Beijing combines human resources training with a presentation of its fleet's expeditional capabilities.