Chinese navy vessel Xuchang opened to the public on the sidelines of the International Maritime Defense Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia 2025 in Singapore on Thursday, with more than 1,000 visitors boarding the ship docked at Changi Naval Base.It was also the closing day of IMDEX Asia 2025, one of the most influential defense events in Asia which opened on Tuesday at the Changi Exhibition.
China has actually taken part in the exhibit for numerous consecutive sessions.This edition of the exhibit brought in more than 100 business from worldwide, showing the most recent maritime sci-tech accomplishments in artificial intelligence innovation, ship power systems and other aspects.The Type 054A rocket frigate Xuchang and Type 082II minesweeper Chishui –-- both locally established –-- starred as Chinas drifting ambassadors at the exhibition.More than 1,000 visitors, consisting of abroad Chinese and foreign military personnel, streamed across their decks throughout guided trips that blended hardware display screens with cultural diplomacy.Aboard the 4,000-tonne Xuchang, sailors thoroughly orchestrated visits from stern to bow, explaining the history of the Peoples Liberation Army Navy in between screens of rocket systems and radar equipment.
It is my very first time here, and I feel overloaded.
It is much larger than what I thought of.
And I see numerous sort of weapons, none Ive ever seen before, stated a Chinese trainee in Singapore.At a deck reception on Thursday night, sailors on frigate Xuchang played Zheng, a 21-or 25-stringed plucked instrument, did Tai Chi and carried out face-changing from Sichuan Opera.
I experienced a great deal of diversity in cultural things, and its extremely fortunate to come, said a Singaporean marine soldier.
Its fantastic, I think.
I thank you for your coworkers and your welcoming.
I believe its fantastic, I made a couple of friends on board the ship here.
Due to the fact that Im Chinese myself, I sort of like the culture, stated another seaman from Singapore.From Tuesday to Thursday, the Chinese Navy participated in various activities arranged by the host, including the opening event, a welcome reception, and expert exchanges.Through friendly and open interactions, the Chinese naval soldiers impressed the visitors as being open, cooperative, and confident.Xuchang, with the hull number 536, is a Type 054A directed rocket frigate developed locally by China with a complete load displacement of over 4,000 tonnes.
It is capable of performing sea attack, air defense and anti-missile missions.
Since it was commissioned in 2017, the ship has actually participated in a variety of significant training and workout missions and maritime escort operations.