CRI听力:Chinese Navy Fleet Touring in Poland

A 5-day stop-over by a group of Chinese naval vessels in Poland is coming to an end this Sunday.

CRI's Wang Mengzhen has more.

The flotilla of three Chinese naval vessels arrived at the Port of Gdynia on Wednesday to help mark the 66th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Poland.

A number of events have taken place since then, including a friendly football match, as well as rowing events.

But the big highlight was Saturday, when the Chinese navy opened up its destroyer, its frigate and its supply ship to the public.

"As overseas Chinese staying in Poland, we are very excited and proud of this show of our nation's strength. As such, we have organized special welcome and farewell events for the fleet's visit. We also hope the visit will allow the Polish people to get a better understanding of the Chinese navy and China's development."

"We are college students staying in Poland. We have followed the news stories about these ships, which conducted anti-piracy missions in the Gulf of Aden before coming here. We think this visit will help China establish a very good image worldwide and also have positive influence on overseas Chinese."

Wang Jianxun, Commander of the destroyer "Jinan 152," says this stop in Poland is just one of many missions the Chinese navy has been conducting.

"In recent years, the Chinese navy has conducted several escort missions overseas with the support of our embassies. This includes the evacuation of Chinese citizens, as well as numerous emergency rescues. The Chinese navy has turned into a powerful force to protect world peace and stability."

Poland is the Chinese floatila's 6th stop in its current 5-month world tour.

It's also made Ports-of-Call in Denmark, Finland and Sweden, as well as in Sudan and Egypt in Africa.

For CRI, I am Wang Mengzhen.