Chinese navy hospital ship treats over 26,000 in longest overseas medical mission

Xinhua | Updated: 2026-04-27 11:18
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The PLA Navy on Thursday celebrated its 77th founding anniversary. Over the years, its growing strength has become an important force for regional and global stability.

"In China, paper boats carry wishes as they drift into the distance." When the interpreter relayed these words to the young patients in Barbados, the children eagerly began sharing their wishes, one after another: "I hope my grandma's leg gets better soon." "I want to become a doctor, just like you, and help treat people."

Clutching a paper boat, a five-year-old patient said earnestly: "My wish is that you come back to Barbados again next year."

This photo taken on April 26, 2026 shows a welcoming ceremony held for the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy hospital ship, Silk Road Ark, at a military port in Sanya, South China's Hainan province. [Photo/Xinhua]
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