The Chinese Peoples Liberation Army Navy guided missile frigate Daqing in 2015. Photo via Wikimedia Commons
The Chinese Peoples Liberation Army Navy guided missile frigate Daqing in 2015. Photo via Wikimedia Commons

Three Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy warships are scheduled to visit San Diego Dec. 6 to 9 as part of a routine port visit.

The three ships arriving here are the guided missile frigates Yancheng and Daqing and the fleet oiler Tai Hu.

The crew of the guided missile cruiser USS Cape St. George will host the ships in San Diego, where sailors from both navies will participate in sporting events and cultural exchanges.

Port visits by foreign navies help build trust and foster cooperative relationships. Foreign navy vessels routinely visit the United States. This is the third time Chinese Navy ships have visited San Diego since 2014.

Chris Jennewein is founder and senior editor of Times of San Diego.