The 18th convoy fleet sent by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy for escort missions in the Gulf of Aden and Somali visits Portsmouth, Britain on Jan 12. The 18th convoy fleet completed its escort missions on Dec 26, 2014.

Chaohu warship of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy in Portsmouth, Britain.[Photo/Xinhua]

Royal Marines Band perform ahead of the welcoming ceremony.[Photo/Xinhua]

Two helicopters on Changbaishan warship.[Photo/Xinhua]