Chinese Ambassador to Britain Liu Xiaoming (1st L) speaks during the welcoming ceremony of China's 26th naval escort fleet in London, Britain, on Oct 3, 2017. [Photo/Xinhua]

The 26th Escort Task Group departed from the naval port of Zhoushan, in Zhejiang province, in April.

It will make a port call in France after its visit to the British capital.

The 26th Escort Task Group is part of China's ongoing effort to safeguard international nautical routes. It comprises the missile-carrying frigates Huanggang and Yangzhou and the comprehensive supply ship Gaoyouhu, as well as shipborne helicopters.

According to media reports, it is the first time that three Chinese naval vessels have conducted convoy duties together in the Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia.

Because of the nation's deepening reforms, the PLA has embraced a more open and proactive attitude toward interacting with the public wherever missions take place.

Naval Task Group 150 of the People's Liberation Army Navy started a four-day stop at the Greek port of Piraeus on July 23, during which people could take a close look at the vessels and interact with members of the Navy.

The group departed from Shanghai on April 23 and conducted maritime training. The group also made goodwill visits to Asia, Europe, Africa, and Oceania, said Rear Admiral Shen Hao, commander of the Navy fleet.