China Deploys 'Deadliest Warship' At Japan Doorstep; ‘Sea Beast’ Nanchang Type 055 On The Move

China Deploys 'Deadliest Warship' At Japan Doorstep; ‘Sea Beast’ Nanchang Type 055 On The Move China has deployed one of the world’s most powerful warships — the Type 055 destroyer Nanchang — as part of a carrier strike group operating near Japan. This video breaks down why military analysts call the Nanchang a “floating arsenal,” from its 112 vertical-launch cells to its long-range sensors and hypersonic anti-ship missiles. With China pairing the destroyer alongside upgraded J-15B fighters on the Liaoning carrier, tensions in the region are rising fast. We explain what this massive show of force means for Japan, the U.S., and the future of naval warfare.