PLA Navy becomes more powerful through transformation



2011-12-13 (China Military News cited from Beijing Dailyand by Mao Xiaogang) -- At the Party congress of the People's Liberation Army Navy held on Dec. 6, 2011, Chinese president Hu Jintao urged the navy deputies to accelerate the transformation and modernization of the Navy, and make extended preparations for warfare in order to make greater contributions to safeguarding national security and world peace.
Foreign media sensationalized his remarks and considered them aimed against Barack Obama's recent strengthening of U.S. military deployment in the Asia-Pacific region. A spokesman of the U.S. State Department and the Pentagon repeated the demand for further military transparency from China so as to "help answer some of the doubts about China's intentions."
It is the painful memory of Chinese humiliation that pushes the state to build a powerful navy. Today's Chinese should have a more profound understanding that we must build a powerful modern navy as China is also a maritime power and has a large sea territory as well as sea interests.
In today's world, economic globalization is irreversible. China has extended its border of state interests to a more vast space via an unprecedented degree of participation in the globalization process and international communication as the world's second biggest economic giant and biggest exporter.
A practical question for China is whether it is capable of defending these benefits, whether its military strength will meet the global security demand and to defeat the forces interfering on its path to connecting with the world. The development situation of China today shows the importance and necessity of building a powerful navy has never been so urgent and prominent.

PLA New Warships in marine drill
Naval construction is indispensable for any great power. China must have a sea power matching its international status to guard its fulfillment of international obligations as a permanent member of the United Nations and an important member in international society.
To prioritize naval construction is a natural move for China now that it has accumulated a certain degree of material, scientific and technological power. It does so to better protect its national interests rather than target at any other country.
It is common to see some irresponsible hype and smears around the world aimed at China's military development, especially the so-called transparency matter.
China's announcement at such an opportune moment is transparent enough. The PLA Navy will forever act in accordance with its duty in regard to China's ocean sovereignty and interests with no fear and flinch upon any interference and will ensure the safety of national interests by virtue of its own distinct views and powerful strength.
The United States Deputy Secretary of Defense Michele Flournoy said at the 12th DPCT on Dec. 7 it is totally wrong to say "the conflicts between U.S. and China are inevitable." But no matter, the disputes on military between the two countries is not a simple matter of talking. A country will never walk tall at the consultation table without a strong power as a support.
Notwithstanding any rigorous situation in the international environment for speeding up its reformation, the PLA Navy will stick resolutely to the established goal and direction of development.

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