The People’s Liberation Army (Navy) (PLA(N)) ships Jinan (DDG 152), Yiyang (FFG 548) and Qindaohu (AOR 886) departed Naval Station Mayport after a four-day goodwill port visit, Nov. 7.
The three vessels are on an around-the-world deployment and the port call marks the first time a Chinese Navy ship has visited the east coast of the U.S.
During the visit, PLA(N) sailors toured USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) and USS Vicksburg (CG 69) and took part in Morale, Welfare and Recreation tours.
Foreign navy ships routinely conduct port visits to Mayport.
Engagements like this demonstrate a continuous navy-to-navy bilateral relationship between the U.S. and China.
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Image: US Navy