The Honolulu-based US Coast Guard cutter Rush arrives in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, June 11, 2006, kicking off a five-day visit at the invitation of China's Ministry of Public Security. Rush is the first major US Coast Guard vessel to visit China since World War II, according to Capt. Dana Ware, commanding officer of Rush.

A Chinese girl (C) visits the Honolulu-based US Coast Guard cutter Rush.

Sailors of the Honolulu-based US Coast Guard cutter Rush get ready to receive visitors after arriving in Qingdao.

(People's Daily June 13, 2006)