Japanese Defense Minister Shiozawa Shinjiro wrote last night (November 13): "On the 11th, the Chinese Navy's Renhai-class missile destroyers, Jiangkai II-class frigates, and Fuchi-class supply ships passed through the Satsunan Strait into the Pacific. In response, the 11th Escort Flotilla (Yokosuka Base) of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's 'Yuzuki', the 3rd Missile Boat Squadron (Sasebo Base) 'Owari', and the 1st Mine Countermeasures Squadron (Yokosuka Base) 'Awaji' carried out surveillance and intelligence collection missions.

The Renhai-class destroyer confirmed this time is the largest in tonnage among the current fleet of the Chinese Navy. It has the capability to launch anti-ship ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and other types of missiles, and can also carry helicopters, making it a new generation of warship.

Additionally, on the 5th of this month, China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, was officially commissioned. This ship is larger in tonnage than the previous two and is believed to be equipped with an electromagnetic catapult system, capable of launching fixed-wing early warning aircraft. This shows that China is rapidly and extensively expanding its military strength without sufficient transparency, and conducting frequent military activities in the surrounding seas.

Facing the most severe and complex security environment since the end of the war, the Self-Defense Forces will remain calm and resolute, continuing to protect the lives and livelihoods of the people.

(Photo provided by the Ministry of Defense)

[Witty] Comment: On November 11, a fleet composed of the Chinese Navy's 055-class destroyers, 054A-class frigates, and 903-class general supply ships passed through the Satsunan Strait into the Pacific to carry out scheduled training tasks. This is just a regular and routine training of the People's Liberation Army Navy, and the Japanese side really doesn't need to be overly tense or react excessively. It can be anticipated that such scenes will become more frequent in the future, and the Japanese side will gradually get used to it. Additionally, it is worth noting that the photographer who has been humorously referred to as the "official photographer" of the People's Liberation Army Navy has once again maintained a high standard of photo quality, which is very good.

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