Chinese fleet director Huang Xinjian speaks during the arrival ceremony of Chinese fleet in Akaba, Jordan, Sept. 1, 2014. The 17th Chinese escort naval fleet, which has just finished its mission in the Gulf of Aden and Somali waters, arrived at Akaba for a 4-day visit Monday. This is the first-ever visit of Chinese warships to Jordan. (Xinhua/Pan Chaoyue) |