Five Chinese Naval Ships Spotted Operating Off The Coast Of Alaska

A Chinese navy ship leaving port in China. Lamar Salter/Business Insider

Wall Street Journal: Five Chinese Navy Ships Are Operating in Bering Sea Off Alaska Coast

Chinese naval presence off Alaskan coast appears to be a first

Five Chinese navy ships are currently operating in the Bering Sea, off the coast of Alaska, the first time the U.S. military has seen such activity in the area, Pentagon officials said Wednesday.

The officials said they have been aware in recent days that three Chinese combat ships, a replenishment vessel and an amphibious ship were in the vicinity after observing them moving toward the Aleutian Islands, which are split between U.S. and Russian control.

They said the Chinese ships were still in the area, but declined to specify when the vessels were first spotted or how far they were from the coast of Alaska, where President Barack Obama is winding up a three-day visit.

WNU Editor: President Obama is currently visiting Alaska .... a coincidence or are the the Chinese sending a message?

More News On Reports That Five Chinese Naval Ships Are Operating Off The Coast Of Alaska

5 Chinese Military Ships Spotted Off Alaska's Coast -- NPR
Chinese ships spotted off Alaskan coast: Report -- CNBC
The Pentagon is monitoring Chinese navy ships off the coast of Alaska — right as Obama is wrapping up a trip there -- Business Insider
Chinese Combat Ships Operate Near Alaskan Coast As Obama Explores Wilderness -- Washington Free Beacon
Chinese warships spotted off the coast of Alaska -- The Week