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A People's Republic of China sailor and a U.S. Navy sailor square off during a friendly game of soccer at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, Calif., on March 22, 1997. Three People's Republic of China Navy ships are in San Diego for a first-ever visit to the mainland U.S. as the second part of a goodwill visit between the U.S. and Chinese navies. The ships visited Hawaii on their way to San Diego. The U.S. and the People's Republic of China navies are the two largest fleets in the Asia-Pacific region. Interaction between the two navies increases mutual understanding and confidence. During the visit Chinese sailors will have the opportunity to meet their U.S. Navy counterparts, tour U.S. ships and experience American culture in Southern California.

Chinese and U.S. sailors square off during a friendly game of soccer.

A People's Republic of China sailor and a U.S. Navy sailor square off during a friendly game of soccer at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, Calif., on March 22, 1997. Three People's Republic of China Navy ships are in San Diego for a first-ever visit to the mainland U.S. as the second part of a goodwill visit between the U.S. and Chinese navies. The ships visited Hawaii on their way to San Diego. The U.S. and the People's Republic of China navies are the two largest fleets in the Asia-Pacific region. Interaction between the two navies increases mutual understanding and confidence. During the visit Chinese sailors will have the opportunity to meet their U.S. Navy counterparts, tour U.S. ships and experience American culture in Southern California.

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