151213-N-ZK021-005 – JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Dec. 13, 2015) – Senior Captain Wang Jianxum, deputy chief of staff of East Sea Fleet, People’s Liberation Army (Navy) and commander, Escort Task Group, CNS Jinan (DDG-152), greets Sailors during a routine port visit to Hawaii. The port visit demonstrates parity and reciprocity between two maritime nations. As part of a planned series of military-to-military exchanges between two nations, Chinese and U.S. naval officers will conduct dialogues to build confidence and mutual understanding. During the port visit American and Chinese sailors plan to engage in deckplate level events including touring each other’s ships and participating in sporting events. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)