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Countdown begins for China's naval parade

On April 23, to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, China will hold a spectacular maritime parade. It will be the first national naval parade that China has showcased to the international community and is... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Tue, Apr 14 2009

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