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bd popeye · Nov 23, 2015

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SHANGHAI (Nov. 20, 2015) Sailors aboard the forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) prepare to leave port while the People's Liberation Army Navy Jiangkai II class guided-missile frigate Xuzhou (FFG 530) gets underway. Stethem visited Shanghai to build relationships with the PLA Navy and demonstrate the U.S. Navy's commitment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin V. Cunningham/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (Nov. 20, 2015) The People's Liberation Army Navy Jiangkai II class guided-missile frigate Xuzhou (FFG 530) steams past the forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) after participating in a Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea (CUES) and a search-and-rescue (SAR) exercise. Stethem visited Shanghai to build relationships with the PLA Navy and demonstrate the U.S. Navy's commitment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin V. Cunningham/Released)

bd popeye · Nov 25, 2015

MEXICO CITY, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- A flotilla of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) arrived in the Mexican port of Acapulco on Tuesday to begin a friendly visit.

The visiting ships include the DDG-152 "Jinan", the FFG-548 "Yiyang" and the AOR-886 "Qiandaohu", and are commanded by Colonel Wang Jianxun, who is also deputy chief of staff of the PLAN South China Sea Fleet.

During an official ceremony, Chinese Ambassador to Mexico Qiu Xiaoqi welcomed the delegation on behalf of Chinese businessmen, students and residents in Mexico.

Admiral Angel Enrique Sarmiento Beltran, commander of Mexico's 8th Naval District, extended a "most cordial welcome" to the Chinese ships from the Mexican navy.

"This visit will help tighten the bonds of friendship and goodwill between the two countries. We hope your objectives will be fully accomplished and we open our installations to you while you visit us," he said.

In return, Colonel Wang expressed his pleasure at leading this mission in Mexico, saying the quality of the reception had "deeply touched" him and his colleagues.

He added that the distance between China and Mexico had not stopped the effort to strengthen the bonds of friendship, and that commercial and military relations were entering a new phase.

"Bilateral military ties, especially between the navies, are going very well. They will be further strengthened and reach higher levels," Wang said.

During the flotilla's stay in Mexico, a series of cultural and sport activities will be held, including an exhibition of anti-terrorism equipment.

Prior to visiting Mexico, the flotilla stopped in Cuba, where they participated in festivities marking the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Beijing and Havana.

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The visiting ship DDG-152 "Jinan" of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) arrives at the port of Acapulco, Mexico, on Nov. 24, 2015. A flotilla of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) arrived in the Mexican port of Acapulco on Tuesday to begin a friendly visit. (Xinhua/Rong Hao)

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Chinese residents in Mexico welcome visiting ships of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) at the port of Acapulco, Mexico, on Nov. 24, 2015. A flotilla of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) arrived in the Mexican port of Acapulco on Tuesday to begin a friendly visit. (Xinhua/Rong Hao)

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Chinese Ambassador to Mexico Qiu Xiaoqi (C) poses for photos with crew members of the ship DDG-152 "Jinan" at the port of Acapulco, Mexico, on Nov. 24, 2015. A flotilla of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) arrived in the Mexican port of Acapulco on Tuesday to begin a friendly visit. (Xinhua/Rong Hao)

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People visit a ship of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) at the port of Acapulco, Mexico, on Nov. 24, 2015. A flotilla of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) arrived in the Mexican port of Acapulco on Tuesday to begin a friendly visit. (Xinhua/Rong Hao)

Equation · Nov 25, 2015

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The PLAN sailors will get to enjoy delicious authentic Mexican foods.

bd popeye · Dec 14, 2015

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A flotilla of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy arrives in Pearl Harbor for a five-day friendly visit in Hawaii, the United States, Dec. 13, 2015. The visiting ships include the destroyer "Jinan", the frigate "Yiyang" and the comprehensive supply ship "Qiandaohu". (Xinhua/Zeng Tao)

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Local Chinese representatives and Chinese diplomats in the United States welcome a flotilla of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii Dec. 13, 2015.

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Officers of a flotilla of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy are greeted at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, the United States, Dec. 13, 2015. (Xinhua/Xue Ying)

Jeff Head · Dec 16, 2015

I have put together a:

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Take a look. I have 16 decent photos now, but will add full, high-res photos of the entire vessel once they are available.

Jeff Head · Dec 16, 2015

I have also put together a:

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Take a look at that too. I have 21 good to high res pics now and I will be adding more photos of the various units as they are put in service.

Jeff Head · Dec 23, 2015

Here are the pictures I will use in my upcoming 2016 PLAN Report, and annual report I have been doing for the last 10+ years.

When speaking of the construction of the Type 001A Carrier I will use the following. The first four are progress on the hull up to the hanger deck:

Jeff Head · Dec 23, 2015

The next four is the progress on the hanger deck:

This is very rapid construction.

They have done all of this in a single year. speaks to extremely good planning and logistics.

But is is also a little concerning. This type of progress on a full carrier would usually take two or more years.

Jeff Head · Dec 25, 2015

Six J-15s aboard Liaoning. I predicted this late last year and wondered whether we would see it this year.

But here it is:

Jeff Head · Dec 25, 2015

This year in 2015 we have seen the Liaoning operate with:

Three J-15s on deck:

Four J-15s on deck:

Five J-15s on deck:

And now six J-16s on deck.

Steady progress throughout the year. Well done to the PLAN.

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