By Du Jiangfan, Yang Hongtao, Tan Zhenzhen, Ma Yubin, Xu Taotao and Yu Zihao

CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh, Sept. 18 -- The 48th Chinese naval escort task force arrived in Chittagong, Bangladesh on Sept. 17, 2026, starting a five-day goodwill visit.

Chinese naval ships Tangshan (Hull 122) and Daqing (Hull 576) berthed in Chittagong. More than 100 people, including representatives of the Bangladesh Navy, staff members of the Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh, representatives of Chinese-funded institutions, and representatives of overseas Chinese nationals and ethnic Chinese, welcomed the task force at the pier.

During the visit, the two sides will hold professional exchanges, ship tours, friendly cultural and sporting events, and deck receptions.

(Video Editor: Cheng Sihao)