A Chinese soldier presents flowers to Andrew Reed (R), commander of the fleet composed of the guided missile destroyer HMS Exeter and replenishment ship RFA Grey of the British Royal Navy, upon his arrival in Shanghai, east China, June 11, 2004. The British naval fleet with 301 officers and soldiers on board was in Shanghai for a five-day visit to the city. (Xinhua photo)

A Chinese soldier presents flowers to Andrew Reed (R), commander of the fleet composed of the guided missile destroyer HMS Exeter and replenishment ship RFA Grey of the British Royal Navy, upon his arrival in Shanghai, east China, June 11, 2004. The British naval fleet with 301 officers and soldiers on board was in Shanghai for a five-day visit to the city. (Xinhua photo)

A British soldier stands guard on the guided missile destroyer HMS Exeter in Shanghai, east China, June 11, 2004. Commanded by Andrew Reed, a fleet composed of HMS Exeter and replenishment ship RFA Grey of the British Royal Navy arrived in Shanghai on Friday for a five-day visit to the city. There were 301 officers and soldiers on board the British naval ships.

The guided missile destroyer HMS Exeter and replenishment ship RFA Grey of the British Royal Navy arrive at a port in Shanghai, east China, for a five-day visit to the city June 11, 2004. The fleet carrying 301 officers and soldiers is commanded by Andrew Reed.

The British Naval Ensign flutters on a mast on the guided missile destroyer HMS Exeter in a port in Shanghai, east China, June 11, 2004. Commanded by Andrew Reed, a fleet composed of HMS Exeter and replenishment ship RFA Grey of the British Royal Navy arrived in Shanghai on Friday for a five-day visit to the city. There were 301 officers and soldiers on board the British naval ships.