China has launched its first Type 054B warship during a ceremony at Qingdao Port in Shandong Province. State media say the new warship features advanced stealth technology and is capable of carrying Z-20 combat helicopters.
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00:00China has launched the first in a new line of stealth warships.
00:05The 5,000-ton frigate was launched during a ceremony in Qingdao City and features advanced
00:11stealth technology. Chinese state media reports that the vessel can carry large combat helicopters.
00:18The ship adds to China's already expansive navy,
00:21which is now the largest in the world by number of ships.
00:24Defense experts say China's growing naval capabilities are designed to project power
00:29across the Pacific and around Taiwan.