Chinese President and Central Military Commission Chairman Xi Jinping held a group meeting on Tuesday morning in east China's port city Qingdao with the heads of foreign delegations invited to the multinational naval events.
Xi, on behalf of the Chinese government and military, extended a warm welcome to the naval officers and soldiers of various countries who joined the events.
The events are being held to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy.
Source(s): Xinhua News Agency