A New Zealand frigate arrived at Zhanjiang military harbor in
south China's Guangdong Province on Friday on a three-day
visit.
Headed by Commodore David Anson, the frigate Te Kaha of the New
Zealand navy has 28 officers and 148 soldiers and is on its first
visit to the port.
During their stay, the crew and officers will participate in
soccer and basketball games with their Chinese counterparts.
The two sides will hold meetings and visit each other's warships
as well.
The Te Kaha missile frigate belongs to Anzac class which was
made in Australia. It has been in service since 1997 with a load
displacement of 3,600 tons and a highest sailing speed of 27
knots.
(Xinhua News Agency October 20, 2007)
