5 Chinese Naval Ships Seen Near Alaska, Says DoD

Five Chinese military vessels have been seen operating off the coast of Alaska, says the Pentagon, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.

Three combat ships, a replenishment vessel and an amphibious landing ship were recently tracked moving toward the Aleutians, the DoD said on Wednesday.

"This would be a first in the vicinity of the Aleutian islands," said one official.

"I wouldn’t call this something we are very worried about," said one Pentagon official cited by the...