China's PLA Navy makes great strides as it turns 72


The CNS Liaoning aircraft carrier leads a fleet during a People's Liberation Army Navy training mission in the South China Sea in 2016. -Photo by Mo Xiaoliang/For China Daily

BEIJING, April 23 (China Daily/ANN): The People's Liberation Army Navy, which celebrates its 72nd birthday on Friday, has made tremendous strides over the past several years in transforming itself into a world-class force under the guidance and instructions from President Xi Jinping.

Long-range operations and live-fire exercises have become regular parts of the Navy's annual training schedule, which is focused on combat readiness and capabilities, while combat exercises and joint operations drills have been given top priority on the Navy's agenda.

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