about the 12,000ton CG ship, according to article posted by Blitzo, it is going to have large docking bay, 2 Z-8 hangars and replenishment capability to supply other CG ships. 4+ are planned.
Can you point to the link? I don't see it.
I believe there are 2 12000 ships under contract. They should just be considered AORs rather than cutters.
http://www.sinodefenceforum.com/navy/china-coast-guard-patrol-vessels-24-4068.html#post266872
but the 12000ton ship also hve 76mm and 30mm guns. so a combination replenishment ship and cutter. it probably won't have the A part of AOR, since most CG ships are not even armed. the docking bay could Ro-Ro bay with boat ramp, or even a flex-bay. basically a large multipurpose law enforcement ship for long distance and long endurance missions. east africa?