As most of ageing Type053( Jianghu class) missile frigates are going to be retired from active service in the next decade, the PLA Navy will need a new generation of missile frigate to replace these ships.

• 因为老久的053型导弹护卫舰大多在十年内面临退役，人民海军需要有新的一级导弹护卫舰来取代旧的舰只。