Karachi, Pakistan - February 06, 2025 Storyline: A Chinese naval fleet consisting of guided-missile destroyer Baotou and comprehensive supply ship Gaoyouhu arrived at Pakistan's Karachi Port on Thursday to participate in a multinational joint exercise code-named "Peace-2025," initiated by the Pakistani navy. Greeting the fleet at the port were representatives from the Pakistani Navy and the Chinese Consulate General in Karachi as well as the relevant Chinese personnel. After the welcome ceremony, staff from the Chinese Consulate General in Karachi and representatives of the Chinese community in Pakistan boarded the vessels for a visit and exchange activities. During the exercise, the participating vessels will conduct drills focused on maritime resupply, joint anti-piracy operations, search and rescue, and air defense, which are aimed at enhancing the capability of jointly safeguarding maritime security. Shotlist: Karachi, Pakistan - Feb 6, 2025: 1. Various of Chinese naval vessels sailing; 2. Various of people at port, welcoming Chinese naval fleet; 3. People talking; 4. Various of Chinese soldier taking on vessel, visitors; 5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Li Jionglong, acting president, Overseas Chinese Association, Karachi (starting with shot 4/ending with shots 6-7): "Standing on the vessel, I feel an immense sense of pride as China grows increasingly stronger and the Chinese navy continues to make steady progress, with its military hardware and equipment being updated at an accelerated pace." 6. People on vessel, waving Chinese national flags; 7. Various of soldier taking on vessel, visitors; 8. People standing on vessel, flag; 9. Chinese soldiers on vessel; 10. Vessel sailing; 11. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Xie Shuye, deputy consul general, Chinese Consulate General in Karachi (starting with shot 10/ending with shots 12-16): "When I walked up the stairs to board the vessel, I felt like I had returned to the motherland. It gave me a deep sense of security. As part of the Chinese diplomatic staff here, I truly feel that our great motherland always stands firmly behind us, giving us the confidence and courage to work and live abroad." 12. Pakistani soldiers waving national flags of China, Pakistan 13. People welcoming Chinese naval fleet at port, holding national flags of China, Pakistan; 14. Chinese national flag; 15. Chinese soldiers waving hands; 16. Chinese soldiers on vessel; 17. Port scene, vessels; 18. Facility on vessel, flags; 19. Various of vessel sailing, port scene. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]