151213-N-ZK021-009 – JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Dec. 13, 2015) – Rear Adm. John Fuller, commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific presents a command ball cap to 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), during a visit aboard CNS Jinan (DDG-152). 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)