Fuzhou (137) is a Type 956E destroyer of the People's Liberation Army Navy.
The project began in the late 1960s when it was becoming obvious to the Soviet Navy that naval guns still had an important role, particularly in support of amphibious landings, but existing gun cruisers and destroyers were showing their age.
A new design was started, employing a new 130-millimetre (5.1 in) automatic gun turret.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy Surface Force (PLAN) had two modified Sovremenny-class destroyers delivered in December 1999 and November 2000.
In 2002, the PLAN ordered two improved versions designated 956-EM.