Chinese Navy to send huge fleet to take part in sea parade

More than 60 countries will send delegations to join multinational naval events marking the anniversary, and over 30 countries of them will send major navy leaders to participate, according to Qiu.

Nearly 20 foreign vessels of various capabilities, including destroyers, frigates and landing ships, will join Chinese vessels in the naval parade, showing to the world the "firm determination to safeguard peace and seek development with joint efforts," Qiu said.

Organizing multinational naval parades is a unique ceremonial activity of navies, according to Qiu.

April 23 marks the 70th founding anniversary of the PLA Navy.