"The Chinese navy has gone through more and more changes each year," said Wu Ying, who joined the PLA in 1978. Although retired, Wu still feels closely tied to China's armed forces.

"We have gathered powerful strength on our march to fulfill the dream of making China and the military strong," said Wu.

The predecessor of the corvette Quanzhou was built in July, 1958. During the past 60 years, it has accomplished victories in all previous combat missions and become known as the "maritime tiger."

This was the first time Quanzhou has anchored at the city it was named after.

The electronic screen on board displayed "a warm welcome to the people of Quanzhou."

Le Bo, political commissar of Quanzhou, often joined the interpreters to introduce the ship to visitors.

Le said this event will help the public know more about the national defense and showcase an open and confident navy.

This event also welcomes family members of the Chinese serving armed forces so that they better understand the daily lives of their beloved.

Huang Yating, born in the 1990's, is the first female student to graduate with honors from the PLA's naval academy in Dalian.

Inspired by her uncle and grandfather, who both served in the PLA ground forces, she has dreamed of serving in the PLA since childhood.

Huang, now a deputy observation and communications officer, has been serving aboard Jinggangshan for three years.

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