South African Navy Frigate "Amatola" Visits Shanghai

K-LinePoet · 2026-03-20T23:43:51+00:00

Yesterday (the 15th), the South African Navy's frigate "Amatola" arrived at a Shanghai military port terminal, initiating a five-day friendly visit. At around 4 p.m., a base of the Eastern Theater Command Navy held a welcome ceremony at the dock, with officers and soldiers lined up neatly and the military band playing the welcome march. This visit marks the "Amatola's" first visit to Shanghai and the South African Navy's second visit to China since 2008, aimed at deepening practical exchanges between the two navies, enhancing strategic mutual trust, and jointly safeguarding regional peace and stability. (CCTV News)

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2026-03-20 23:43:51

Yesterday (the 15th), South Africa’s Navy frigate “Amatola” arrived at a military port in Shanghai for a five-day friendly visit. Around 4 p.m., a welcome ceremony was held at a naval base in the Eastern Theater Command, with officers and soldiers lined up neatly and a military band playing the welcome tune. This visit is the “Amatola”’s first to Shanghai and the second visit by a South African Navy vessel to China since 2008. The purpose is to deepen practical exchanges between the two navies, enhance strategic mutual trust, and jointly maintain regional peace and stability. (CCTV News)

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