The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy turned 70 on April 23, 2019. It is a time for reflecting on its beginning and how over the past seven decades it has overcome so many difficulties to grow a modem naval force.
As a major Pacific country has more than 18, 000 kilometers of coastline, China needs a powerful naval force that can timely respond to challenges and risks. The PLA Navy is increasingly being looked upon as an essential force (defend) the country's interests and protect its nationals' personal safety and (possession) overseas.
Thus, the calls for China to build a blue-sea navy have become stronger, the PLA Navy has apparently accelerated its modernization steps trying to increase its battle abilities and readiness. Not to mention that the navy also has the duty to more (effective) respond to challenges to the country maritime (海上的) interests and territorial integrity (领土完整).
However, as part of China's defense forces, the PLA Navy is a force for (peace) purposes, The PLA Navy has also actively participated in international humanitarian missions (使命) and (conduct) various exchanges with naval forces from other countries to build understanding and (strength) trust.
So we have reason to believe that the PLA Navy (contribute) better to world peace and development.
