Venezuela seeks military aid from China, which now poses a tough problem for the Pentagon, as the 055 destroyer can't even match it!
When US warships approach the coast of Venezuela, Venezuela has already sent a call for help to China, Russia and Iran, and a game that could influence the global strategic pattern is quietly unfolding.
Satellite images show that the US Navy's "Iwo Jima" amphibious assault ship and the "Grefry" destroyer have arrived near the waters off the coast of Venezuela, about 200 kilometers away from the La Orchila Island in Venezuela.
These warships are within the direct operational range of amphibious operations or precise strike missions. The Pentagon has deployed an aircraft carrier strike group, F-35 fighter jets and nuclear submarines in this area, a scale far exceeding the so-called "anti-drug" operation requirements.
If China considers responding to Venezuela's request for help, the technical capabilities of its 055 destroyers may become a key factor in changing the regional balance of power.
According to military experts, the 055-type destroyer has multiple advantages compared to the US's Arleigh Burke-class Flight III destroyers.
China has important energy interests in Venezuela.
In May 2025, China imported 584,000 barrels of oil per day from Venezuela, becoming its largest oil buyer.
This oil directly relates to the normal supply of gasoline at Chinese gas stations and the smooth operation of factories.
The US's efforts to block Venezuela's oil exports are essentially trying to cut off China's oil lifeline from South America.
In addition, why can the US station warships in the Philippines, but China cannot station the 055 destroyers near Venezuela?
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