China sends Type 055 the most powerful destroyers to approach US waters

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Chinese navy the 10,000 tonne-class destroyer Nanchang live firing drill​


 

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These ships probably will routinely patrol US coast in the future.
 

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These ships probably will routinely patrol US coast in the future.
Yes but not as frequent as American destroyers in Asia.

China has no friendly port near CONUS to sustain constant tempo of operation near US coast.
 

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Yes but not as frequent as American destroyers in Asia.

China has no friendly port near CONUS to sustain constant tempo of operation near US coast.
China doesn't have the appetite like US to patrol other people's backyards in the first place, it's just a gesture and attitude.
 

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