Russian ships arrive in Qingdao for joint naval exercise

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy Deputy Commander Qiu Yanpeng shakes hands with a Russian navy officer during a welcoming ceremony in Qingdao, Shandong Province, on Monday, April 29, 2019. The Sino-Russia Joint Sea 2019 naval exercise involves two submarines, 13 ships, fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters and marines from both sides. [Photo: China Plus/Zhang Jin]