Middle East eyes frigates from China

Shipbuilding companies bring latest vessels to international arms show

China is active in marketing its naval weaponry, including the largest frigate it has ever developed for export, to Middle East countries, according to the latest arms show in the United Arab Emirates.

China State Shipbuilding Corp and China Shipbuilding Industry Corp, the two major contractors to the People's Liberation Army Navy, brought their newest offers to the five-day International Defense Exhibition and Conference in Abu Dhabi, which concluded on Thursday. The exhibition is the largest and most important arms show in the Middle East region.