British Naval Fleet Visits Shanghai

The guided missile destroyer HMS Exeter and replenishment ship RFA Grey of the British Royal Navy arrived in Shanghai Friday for a five-day visit to the city.

The fleet commanded by Andrew Reed was greeted by Wang Fan, deputy chief of staff of the Shanghai naval base.

After their arrival, naval officers of the two ships met with Wang Deding, commander of the Shanghai naval base.

During their stay in Shanghai, they will visit a frigate designed and made in China. Besides sightseeing in the city, soldiers of the two sides will also hold football matches.