A People's Republic of China sailor salutes the quarter-deck watch as he goes ashore after touring the U. S. Navy destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) in San Diego, Calif., on March 22, 1997. Three People's Republic of China Navy ships are in San Diego for a first-ever visit to the mainland as the second part of a goodwill visit between the and Chinese navies. The ships visited Hawaii on their way to San Diego. The and the People's Republic of China navies are the two largest fleets in the Asia-Pacific region. Interaction between the two navies increases mutual understan
A People's Republic of China sailor salutes the quarter-deck watch as he goes ashore after touring the U. S. Navy destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) in San Diego, Calif., on March 22, 1997. Three People's Republic of China Navy ships are in San Diego for a first-ever visit to the mainland as the second part of a goodwill visit between the and Chinese navies. The ships visited Hawaii on their way to San Diego. The and the People's Republic of China navies are the two largest fleets in the Asia-Pacific region. Interaction between the two navies increases mutual understanding and confidence. During the visit Chinese sailors will have the opportunity to meet their Navy counterparts, tour ships and experience American culture in Southern California.
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