Expansion
Chinese President Xi Jinping has taken a big decision amid the China Sea dispute and Taiwan dispute. China has promoted two naval officers. The President has also handed over promotion certificates to the officers. The promoted officers include Southern Theater Command political commissar Wang Wenquan and PLA Navy commander Hu Zhongming. Let us tell you, Hu was a submarine expert. He has wide experience in the maritime sector. They have participated in several exercises including the Navy’s first global mission.
China expanded its powerAccording to Chinese media reports, Hu’s submarine detachment has been awarded a rare first class medal in 2013. Hu tested the submarine in 2008. During this time, Hu had shown wisdom and averted a serious accident. Let us tell you, China has significantly expanded its naval power in recent years with three aircraft carriers. The PLA has three major fleets. At the same time, the South Sea Fleet has significantly increased its presence in the South China Sea. China claims Taiwan as part of its mainland. China has intensified military exercises around the island.