Three Chinese Warships Visit Portsmouth The Home Of The British Navy

Daily Mail: Three massive warships wow the crowds in Portsmouth, the home of the Royal Navy: It's just a pity they're CHINESE, not British



* Chinese ambassador and flag-waving UK-based Chinese residents welcome ships into Portsmouth Naval Base

* Formal visit from Chinese naval ships is aimed at enhancing military understanding between itself and Britain

* Assault ship Chang Bai Shan has been accompanied by frigate Yun Cheng and replenishment ship Chaohu

* Senior officers from both navies will discuss maritime topics during visit including counter-piracy operations

* Last year China increased its military budget by 12% to more than £86billion - compared to £33billion in the UK



WNU Editor: Impressive. Another sign that the Chinese are developing a Blue Navy as fast as they can.