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[Bilingual] Chinese Naval Vessel Formation to Visit Indonesia
【双语】中国海军舰艇编队将访问印度尼西亚
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Summary
A PLAN task group comprising the training ship Qi Jiguang and the Type 071 amphibious transport dock Kunlunshan will make a port call at Surabaya, Indonesia in early August, announced by MND spokesperson Senior Colonel Jiang Bin at the July 30 press conference. The pairing of a training ship with a large amphibious vessel is worth noting: Qi Jiguang routinely conducts cadet cruises, but Kunlunshan's inclusion extends the visit beyond a standard goodwill call and fits a pattern of Indonesia-China naval engagement that has expanded to include joint exercises in recent years.
Translation
PLAN Task Group to Visit Indonesia
On the afternoon of July 30, the Ministry of National Defense held a routine press conference, at which Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Senior Colonel Jiang Bin released the following announcement.
Jiang Bin: In early August, at the invitation of the Indonesian Navy, a naval vessel formation of the People's Liberation Army Navy, comprising the PLA Navy ship Qi Jiguang and PLA Navy ship Kunlunshan, will visit Surabaya, Indonesia. In recent years, the navies of China and Indonesia have continuously expanded cooperation in joint exercises, mutual ship visits, and other areas, advancing the bilateral military relationship to greater depth and substance.
Original Chinese
PLAN Task Group to Visit Indonesia 7月30日下午，国防部举行例行记者会，国防部新闻发言人蒋斌大校发布消息。 蒋斌：8月初，应印度尼西亚海军邀请，中国人民解放军海军戚继光舰、昆仑山舰组成的舰艇编队将赴印度尼西亚泗水访问。近年来，中印尼两国海军不断拓展联合演练、舰艇互访等合作，推动两军关系走深走实。 Jiang Bin:In early August, at the invitation of the Indonesian Navy, a task group of the PLA Navy comprising PLANS Qijiguang and PLANS Kunlunshan will arrive in Surabaya, Indonesia, for a goodwill visit. In recent years, the Chinese and Indonesian navies have expanded cooperation in joint exercises and mutual ship visits, which deepened bilateral military relations.