The Type 055 class guided missile destroyer represents the pinnacle of China's naval capability, dubbed a cruiser by some due to its advanced features and size.
Chris Carlson noted, 'Depending on your criteria, the Type 055 is the best or second-best surface combatant in the world,' highlighting its formidable standing in naval warfare.
China's accelerated shipbuilding drives the development of the Type 055, as the U.S. Navy prepares to phase out an aging cruiser fleet.
The first Type 055, Nanchang, laid down in 2014 and commissioned in 2020, symbolizes China's modern naval ambitions and industrial capacity.
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