Commander of the People's Liberation Army Navy


The Commander of the People's Liberation Army Navy, is the title of the People's Liberation Army officer who serves as the commanding officer of the People's Liberation Army Navy. The 8th and current, commander of the People's Liberation Army Navy is Vice-Admiral Shen Jinlong.

Title's history

The Navy of PLA East China Military Area Command was originally established on April 23, 1949, in Baimamiao Township of Tai County, Jiangsu province, General Zhang Aiping was commissioned as commander and political commissar.
On April 14, 1950, the PLA Navy Command was established in Beijing, which is the China's highest naval organ. The Commander of the PLA Navy is nominated by the President for appointment from any eligible officers holding the rank of admiral or Vice-admiral, and under the leadership of the Central Military Commission. Grand Admiral Xiao Jinguang was the first commander of the PLA Navy.

List of commanders

Commander of the PLA East China Military Area Command Navy

Commander of the PLA Navy