Three Chinese Ships Drop Anchor in San Diego for the First Time in Nearly a Decade

Chinese Ships Drop Anchor in San Diego (NBC San Diego)

For the first time in nearly a decade, Chinese ships docked at Naval Base San Diego on Sunday.

The three warships –- destroyer Haikou, frigate Yueyang and supply ship Qiandaohu –- recently participated in RIMPAC, the world’s largest naval exercise. Twenty-two countries took part in training off the coasts of Hawaii and San Diego.

Colorful Chinese lion dancers and drummers performed on the pier during Sunday’s celebration. Visitors were invited to tour the destroyer Haikou.