Chinese Navy's "Silk Road Ark" Hospital Ship Visits Chile

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Valparaíso, Chile, March 1 (Cui Xiaoyang, Tang Lei) The Chinese Navy hospital ship "Ark of the Silk Road" arrived at Valparaíso Port, Chile, on March 1, commencing a 7-day friendly visit and medical exchange activities.

This is one of the stops for the hospital ship's "Harmonious Mission-2025" task, and it marks the Chinese Navy hospital ship's return to Chile since 2018.

During the visit, the hospital ship will hold an open ship event, a team of experts will conduct medical exchange activities at the Navy Hospital in Viña del Mar, and representatives of the officers and soldiers will visit the Chilean National Maritime Museum and the Chilean Navy training ship Esmeralda, among other sites.

Classification
Region
Latin America
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Naval Engagement
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
The hospital ship is conducting a friendly visit and medical exchange activities.
Location
Valparaíso
Unit
Chinese Navy
Time
March 1, 2023
Equipment
hospital ship
Summary

The Chinese Navy hospital ship 'Silk Road Ark' arrived in Valparaíso, Chile on March 1, 2023, for a 7-day friendly visit and medical exchange activities. This visit is part of the ship's 'Harmonious Mission-2025' task and marks its second visit to Chile since 2018. The ship will host open ship events and engage in medical exchanges with local naval facilities.

Key Facts
  • The Chinese Navy hospital ship 'Silk Road Ark' arrived in Valparaíso, Chile on March 1, 2023.
  • The visit is part of a 7-day friendly visit and medical exchange activities.
  • This is the hospital ship's second visit to Chile since 2018.
  • During the visit, the ship will host open ship events and conduct medical exchanges at a naval hospital.
  • Chinese military representatives will visit local maritime museums and training ships.