A Malaysian naval ship arrives at east China's Qingdao at around 10:30 a.m. on April 20, 2014. (Source: 81.cn/english.cri.cn)

Naval ships from 7 countries including Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh arrive at east China's Qingdao on April 20, 2014 for the upcoming multi-national marine exercise to mark the 65th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy.

The exact date of the drill has not yet been announced.

The seven countries, will also attend the 14th Annual Meeting of the West Pacific Symposium which is expected to kick off on April 22, 2014.