Naval parade celebrates PLA Navy 70th anniversary

<p>A maritime parade was held in east China&#39;s Qingdao on April 23 to mark the 70th anniversary of the People&#39;s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy.</p><p>The parade started around 12:40 pm BJT (04：40 GMT) and finished around 3:30 pm (07:30 GMT).</p><p>The first stage of the parade featured 32 Chinese naval vessels and 39 aircraft, including China&#39;s first aircraft carrier Liaoning and nuclear-powered submarines.</p><p>The vessels sailed in six groups, including submarines, destroyers, frigates, and aircraft carrier, while the aircraft flew in 10 echelons, showcasing warplanes for early warning, reconnaissance, anti-submarine patrol, as well as bombers, carrier-based fighters and helicopters.</p><p>Check out the video to see this inspiring parade.&nbsp;<br/></p><p><span style="color: rgb(127, 127, 127);">(Video source: People&#39;s Daily; Story written by He Jieqiong)</span></p>