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Story summary
- Beijing plans to expand its presence beyond Taiwan by potentially commissioning Type 055 destroyers into the East Sea Fleet.
- Social media images show the Type 055 destroyers Dongguan and Anqing at Zhoushan naval base, indicating their imminent service.
- The deployment follows tensions with Japan after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested mobilization in response to a Taiwan crisis.
- The United States opposes forceful actions against Taiwan and provides military support.
