130906-N-ZK021-006 – PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Sept. 6, 2013) – Rear Adm. Rick Williams, commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific interacts with Ambassador Cui Tiankai, Embassy of China in Washington, DC during an arrival ceremony for three People’s Liberation Army-Navy ships Luhu-class destroyer Qingdao (DDG 113), Jiangkai-class frigate Linyi (FFG 547) and a Fuqing-class fleet oiler as they arrive in Hawaii for a scheduled port visit. Over the weekend, Chinese and leaders will conduct dialogues to build confidence and mutual understanding between the two nations. T
130906-N-ZK021-006 – PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Sept. 6, 2013) – Rear Adm. Rick Williams, commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific interacts with Ambassador Cui Tiankai, Embassy of China in Washington, DC during an arrival ceremony for three People’s Liberation Army-Navy ships Luhu-class destroyer Qingdao (DDG 113), Jiangkai-class frigate Linyi (FFG 547) and a Fuqing-class fleet oiler as they arrive in Hawaii for a scheduled port visit. Over the weekend, Chinese and leaders will conduct dialogues to build confidence and mutual understanding between the two nations. The port visit is part of the Navy’s ongoing effort to maximize opportunities for developing relationships with foreign navies to build trust, encourage multilateral cooperation, enhance transparency, and avoid miscalculation in the Pacific. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nardel Gervacio/Released) Chinese ships visit Pearl Harbor-Hickam 130906-N-ZK021-006
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