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The
People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), also known
as the Chinese Navy, is the maritime force of the
People's Liberation Army.
The People's Liberation Army Navy is divided into
three fleets
-
The North Sea Fleet, is responsible for the Bohai
Bay and the Yellow Sea.
- The East Sea Fleet, is reponsible for the East
China Sea.
- The South Sea Fleet, is responsible for the South
China Sea.
The
PLAN has approximately 600 destroyers, frigates,
replenishment ships submarines and maritime coastal
defence vessels, plus many more auxiliary and support
vessels. It is composed of approximately 250,000
regular and 350,000 reserve sailors.