By Qian Xiaohu and Ni Zhiyuan
Russian naval corvette Sovershenniy arrives in Shanghai on July 5, 2023. (Photo by Ren Wei)
SHANGHAI, July 6 -- A pair of corvettes, Gromkiy and Sovershenniy attached to the Russian Pacific Fleet, called at the Shanghai port on July 5 for a seven-day friendly visit.
It is the first visit by the two corvettes to Shanghai, and also the 7th by a warship detachment of Russian Navy.
During the visit, Chinese and Russian sailors will carry out mutual ship visits, professional and technical exchanges, and friendly sports games.
Following the port call, the Russian ships will conduct joint drill with their Chinese counterparts focusing on maneuver in formation, ship-to-ship communication, and maritime search and rescue.