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U.S. Destroyer Is First Navy Ship To Visit China in 2017

Friday, June 16th, 2017

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The USS Sterett (DDG-104), an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, made a scheduled port visit to Zhanjiang, China on June 12, the first U.S. naval visit to mainland China in 2017, the Navy said.This is the first visit by a U.S. Navy ship to Zhanjiang since 2015. During the visit, sailors will conduct sporting events, ship tours, a community relations event, and leadership calls and receptions with the People’s Liberation Army Navy PLA(N).“This visit is an exciting opportunity to promote maritime cooperation and reinforce…

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