1、A collection of Chinese naval officers, alongside a group of around 50 Chinese kindergarten students, have been given a first-hand look inside the Indian naval vessels currently docked in Shanghai.CRIs Zhang Shuangfeng has more.Docked by the scenic Bund area along the Huangpu River, the four Indian
2、Naval ships have become quite an attraction, with both locals and tourists from outside of Shanghai flocking to the area to catch a glimpse of the boats.While most people see the ships as an interesting part of the backdrop of the historic bund area of Shanghai, others are looking at the vessels wit
3、h a more discerning, professional eye.Liu Yang is with the PLA navy.The frigate we saw is one of the newest that went to active service in the Indian Navy. I think they have good reason to showcase it. The fleet tanker was apparently built in Italy.Personally, I think it is better than the ones we b
4、uilt. However, it doesnt appear theyve done a very good job maintaining it. Its been said the Indian navy doesnt clean up the rust before they paint. And I have noticed rusty spots here and there, especially on their aged destroyer.The last time the Indian navy visited China was in 2006.Indian naval
5、 commander Rear Admiral Ajit Kumar says the past 6-years since their last stop in Shanghai has seen some changes in attitudes.People in India look up to China for its economic miracle China has undergone. And similarly, I am very sure that people in China also look at India very fondly. You know I w
6、as reading something yesterday that the young people in China look up to India for Bollywood, Yoga, things like that. And I am sure these people-to-people ties will grow in times to come.Luo Yikai, a fifth grader from a local primary school in Shanghai, has been spending time matching the ships shes
7、 seeing at the docks with pictures shes printed off from the internet.I have been learning a lot about naval warships. Before I came to visit, I did quite a lot of research about the ships on the internet. I even did a power point about it. I really enjoyed it. The machine guns are awesome. The officers let us to touch and hold them, which was very cool. And the snacks they offered are also very good too.Before departing, the Indian navys musical band is due to give a live performance at the concert hall inside Shanghais iconic Oriental Pearl Tower.For CRI, this is Zhang Shuangfeng.
