Chinese navy vessel Xuchang opened to the public at the sideline of the International Maritime Defense Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia 2025 in Singapore on Thursday, receiving 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 Center. China has participated in the exhibition for many consecutive sessions. This edition of the exhibition attracted more than 100 companies from around the world, focusing on displaying the latest maritime sci-tech achievements in artificial intelligence technology, ship power systems and other aspects. The Type 054A missile frigate Xuchang and Type 082II minesweeper Chishui - both domestically developed - starred as China's floating ambassadors at the exhibition. More than 1,000 visitors, including overseas Chinese and foreign military personnel, streamed across their decks during guided tours that blended hardware displays with cultural diplomacy. Aboard the 4,000-ton Xuchang, sailors carefully orchestrated visits from stern to bow, explaining the history of the People's Liberation Army Navy between displays of missile systems and radar equipment. At a deck reception on Thursday evening, sailors on frigate Xuchang put on performance costumes and played Zheng, a 21-or 25-stringed plucked instrument, did Tai Chi and displayed face-changing of Sichuan Opera. From Tuesday to Thursday, the Chinese Navy participated in various activities organized by the host, including the opening ceremony, a welcome reception, and professional exchanges. Through friendly and open interactions, the visiting Chinese naval soldiers impressed the local people as opening, cooperative, and confident. Xuchang, with the hull number 536, is a Type 054A guided missile frigate developed domestically by China with a full load displacement of over 4,000 tons. It is capable of carrying out sea assault, air defense and anti-missile missions. Since it was commissioned in 2017, the ship has participated in a number of major training and exercise missions and maritime escort operations. Shotlist: Singapore - May 8, 2025: 1. Various of visitors boarding Chinese Navy frigate Xuchang; 2. Various of Chinese naval officer guiding visitors on deck, answering questions; 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) student in Singapore (name not given) (starting with shot 2/ending with shot 4): "It is my first time here, and I feel overwhelmed. It is much larger than what I imagined. And I see many kinds of weapons, none of them I've ever seen before."; 4. Various of naval officer talking to visitor, visitors on deck; 5. Various of Various of naval officers at deck reception; base drum, Guzheng, Tai Chi, Chinese Opera performance on stage; 6. SOUNDBITE (English) Singaporean naval soldier (name not given) (partially overlaid with shot 7): "I experienced a lot of diversity in cultural stuff, and it's very fortunate to come."; [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 7. Souvenirs; [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 8. SOUNDBITE (English) Singaporean naval soldier (name not given) (partially overlaid with shot 9): "It's great, I think. I thank you for your colleagues and your welcoming. So I think it's great, I made a few friends on board the ship here. Because I'm Chinese myself, I kind of like the culture."; [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 9. Various of Chinese, foreign naval officers, visitors chatting; neon light decoration; [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] Singapore - Recent 10. Various of Chinese frigate Xuchang, sailors on deck; 11. International Maritime Defense Exhibition Asia 2025 in progress; 12. Various of naval officers from various countries; 13. Chinese Type 082II minesweeper Chishui; 14. Aerial shots of Xuchang vessel. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]