Headed by Commander Chuck Nygaard, a US naval destroyer arrived in Qingdao on Nov. have a five-day-visit to Qingdao.

A local navy brass band hailed the arrival of the American warship.The captain of the Paul F. Foster, Commander Chuck Nygaard, was met with a hands hake from Guo Shouqian, deputy chief of staff of China's Northern Fleet. Some 200 Chinese officiers and men attended the welcoming ceremony.

Some 340 black-uniformed crew stood at attention on the American warship.

During their stay in Qingdao, they visited some local enterprises and some scenic spots.

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