The Chinese fleet arrives at the Russian port of Vladivostok on Thursday to take part in a nine-day naval drill with Russian counterparts. (Photo source:Chinadaily/Hu Shanmin)

Marines stand guard on the Shenyang destroyer. (Photo source:Chinadaily/Hu Shanmin)

Chinese destroyer Shenyang arrives at Vladivostok port. (Photo source:Chinadaily/Hu Shanmin)

Chinese Taizhou destroyer docks at Vladivostok port. (Photo source:Chinadaily/Hu Shanmin)  

Rear Admiral Wang Hai (C), deputy commander-in-chief of the People's Liberation Army Navy, reviews the guard of honor on Shenyang destroyer.(Photo source:Chinadaily/Hu Shanmin)