151213-N-ZK021-008 – JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Dec. 13, 2015) – Rear Adm. John Fuller, commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, signs a guest book during a visit aboard People’s Liberation Army-Navy PLA(N) ship, CNS Yiyan (FFG-548). 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)